AQUATIC EXERCISE FOR
WEIGHT LOSS
IS AMAZINGLY EFFECTIVE!
Aquatic exercise for weight loss has become very popular. When you step into a pool, your body’s weight reduces to one-tenth of your original poundage. Your body’s natural buoyancy keeps you afloat and reduces your risk of injury. Of all the aquatic activities, swimming laps is by far the most popular. Swimming, an excellent cardiovascular activity, improves your body’s ability to use oxygen. This activity is one of the few that works the entire body and is considered a lifetime sport.
Offering many benefits, aquatic exercise for weight loss: - builds muscle strength
- improves endurance and flexibility
- promotes good posture
- reduces resting heart rate
- tones upper and lower body
- alleviates stress on the bones and joints
- promotes balance
- reduces resting respiratory rate
- increases blood flow to the lungs
- burns maximum calories
Swimming is relatively easy to master and requires minimal equipment. Age is not a factor in swimming as it appeals to the very young and the very old.
 Calories Burned in 30 minutes:
(based on 150 pound person)
Swimming laps vigorously = 450
Swimming breaststroke = 450
Swimming the crawl = 360
Swimming leisurely in lake or ocean = 270
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Exercising in the water is not limited to just swimming laps. Water walking and jogging have become popular as well as water aerobics, water yoga, and deep water running.
Check out these aquatic exercises provided by the Mayo Clinic!
Working out on an empty stomach?
A 2011 report published in Strength and Conditioning Journal reports that the body burns approximately the same amount of fat regardless of whether you eat before or after a workout. The report goes on to state, however, that without proper fuel for the workout, your body may lose muscle, and your calorie-burn will be diminished. This study directly contradicts the myth that exercising on an empty stomach burns more fat.
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