Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Water Aerobics

   Time for exercising in the water today.  I still have not been able to find a swimsuit.  Exercise is suppose to be so great but you can't get a good swimsuit for obese people without it costing you a forture.  Della Burke, your rich enough, make your suits affordable That was the Whine Of The Day.  Here are some facts:

   You can see that aquatic therapy is a very safe and beneficial form of exercise. As well as a number of cardiovascular and respiratory benefits, aquatic therapy also helps to:

  • increase and maintain muscular flexibility;
  • improve mobility and range of motion;
  • increase muscular strength; and
  • improve coordination, balance and postural alignment.

Other benefits include:

  • a high calorie consumption;
  • a massaging effect on your muscles;
  • the ability to train during very hot weather, (using an outdoor pool or freshwater lake;
  • the ability to train during very cold weather, (using an indoor heated pool);
  • a great supplement or alternative to regular training;
  • is usually pleasurable and very relaxing; and
  • because your body is supported by water your heart rate is slightly lower, meaning aquatic therapy is relatively safe for obese individuals, pregnant ladies and those suffering from hypertension and heart disease.

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