What’s so special about water? Although various forms of water exercise have been used for centuries, space age research now documents more reasons than ever to take training and recovery programs into the water
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Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditioning A decade of research by a variety of sources has shown that the training effect of water running can be equal or greater than the same level of effort on land. Improve your cardio-pulmonary conditioning while giving your weight-bearing joints and muscles a day off
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Resistance Water creates resistance to movement in all directions through a full range of motion. Increase or decrease the intensity by changing the speed of your movements. Being submerged in water is like having an adjustable weight machine surrounding your body
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Fitness During Pregnancy SPLASH! Ahhhh…. Feeling less like a bulky washing machine and more like a gazelle the moment you enter the warm water. Let’s face it, pregnancy can wear you out! The weight of your newly expanding belly pulls on your back muscles and the extra pounds make your feet ache. Even the thought of exercising makes you tired. The good news is there are simple water exercises that can reap big rewards, both mentally and physically. Plus being in the water when you are pregnant just feels good!
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