Saturday, December 5, 2009

The Benefits fo Swimming

By Juliette Crane

Exercise is the most effective way to stay fit and fine. And even then it's the regularity that helps a whole lot. However, many people begin with a lot of gusto and give up just as quickly! The latest trend nowadays especially among the baby boomers is surprisingly, swimming. It is one form of exercise which is least strenuous but as effective as a full body workout in the gym!

The nearly endless benefits of swimming go unrealized by the majority of people. The second best form of exercise that has the lowest rate for injuries is swimming and water exercise. Nothing beats walking when it comes to a decreased risk of injury. In order to strengthen the muscles without harming causing harm to them during a recovery a number of doctors suggest doing some form of water exercises. It does not matter what the current physical condition of a person is or what age you are swimming provides an incredible physical therapy.

Swimming allows for a full body workout without causing strain while it works almost all of the body's major muscle groups so baby boomers choose this form of exercise more often. You can use the water as strength training or for aerobics since it is a great form of resistance. Water fitness works well for people at any fitness level so baby boomers love it. Not only can it make you more flexible it can help you to strengthen the muscle as well.

Swimming gives nearly all of the same effects as running does but many do not know this. When you run or do weight training you are putting a strain on the connective tissues. Swimming does not place a strain on these tissues. The amount of injury is so low that exercise can be done more often when done in the water. More can be done in the water because of the fact that the movements are twelve times greater and the body weight is reduced by almost ninety percent.

You will want to look into swimming for your recreational activities if you are from the baby boomer era. Not only will swimming help to fill your need for exercise but it is safe as well. This low impact form of exercise can help to increase the amount of range of motion that you have as well. You will want to talk to your doctor to make sure that you are doing the right thing as with any new exercise program that you begin. To ensure you are not over doing it your doctor will be able to suggest some water exercises to suit your actual fitness level. Check to find out if there are swimming classes or water fitness classes that you can join at the local recreational facilities. There are occasions where you will find a class that matches both your age and your fitness level.

Swimming as exercise for baby boomers is a popular pastime as more and more baby boomers near and enter the retirement phase of their lives. - 16887

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