Easy Summer Pool Exercises

Aquatic Exercises Anybody Can Do

There are many reasons people give up on exercise, including arthritis, joint pain, recovery from surgery and illness, weight gain, boredom, and more. But aquatic exercises can help with all of that. Exercising in the water takes the weight off hurting muscles and joints, making exercises less uncomfortable. The hydrostatic pressure “pushes” against your body, lowering the heart rate and helping blood circulate more efficiently. Aquatic workouts also help to improve the range of motion and balance so they can be very beneficial to everyday functioning and reducing falls. And water resistance actually makes any exercise harder than doing it on land, resulting in faster development of muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility – all while having fun.

Here are some tips:

1. No pool? No problem. Many gyms have excellent pool facilities, and some provide free, or reduced-cost gym memberships for senior citizens.
2. Check for local group aqua exercise classes; most will include both aerobics and strength training but there are many variations, like aqua dance classes.
3. COVID concerned? COVID does not transmit in the water so the pool is one of the safest places to be. However, social distancing and masking are still recommended when not in the water.
4. Any body of water will do, but a supervised pool is safest, and will often have the exercise tools and toys you need for a good workout (kickboards, pool noodles, etc.).
5. A cool pool is best, you will be able to exercise longer and more comfortably in a cool pool, while a warmer pool will help relax and soothe muscles.
6. Pool time is not only relaxing, it’s most often a social environment, which may improve your mood and benefit your mental health.
7. Have fun!

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