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.
Baby boomers are on the look out for a form of workout that will exert minimal strain on their muscles and ligaments. Water exercises are effective as resistance training so work very well for strength training and aerobics too. You don't have to necessarily be physically fit to swim, but if you continue swimming, it will definitely make you fit. This is why water fitness is so popular with baby boomers. They can be at any fitness level and still swim building their major muscle groups, boost endurance and keep their joints supple and flexible.
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.
So, if you are a baby boomer who wants to try swimming to stay fit, you could take up swimming as a sport - an exer-sport! It will be effective - fulfilling your requirement for exercise and keep you active and feeling good about yourself. Being a low impact workout it will be quite safe. All you need to do is first and foremost; check with your doctor which water exercise is good for you. Then find out in the local recreational facility what types of swimming activities they offer. In many places, there are specific classes for different age and fitness levels. You can join them. After all good company would give that added incentive to be regular. Besides, a guided training will be better so that there is no fear of over-straining yourself in the enthusiasm!
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.
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.
Baby boomers are on the look out for a form of workout that will exert minimal strain on their muscles and ligaments. Water exercises are effective as resistance training so work very well for strength training and aerobics too. You don't have to necessarily be physically fit to swim, but if you continue swimming, it will definitely make you fit. This is why water fitness is so popular with baby boomers. They can be at any fitness level and still swim building their major muscle groups, boost endurance and keep their joints supple and flexible.
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.
So, if you are a baby boomer who wants to try swimming to stay fit, you could take up swimming as a sport - an exer-sport! It will be effective - fulfilling your requirement for exercise and keep you active and feeling good about yourself. Being a low impact workout it will be quite safe. All you need to do is first and foremost; check with your doctor which water exercise is good for you. Then find out in the local recreational facility what types of swimming activities they offer. In many places, there are specific classes for different age and fitness levels. You can join them. After all good company would give that added incentive to be regular. Besides, a guided training will be better so that there is no fear of over-straining yourself in the enthusiasm!
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.
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