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Seniors Benefit Dramatically from Aquatic Exercise

Posted by abie on 9:59 PM in ,
Above ground pools are a great option for seniors who need exercise. Exercise will keep you strong and healthy but you still need to keep your work out program gentle enough to prevent injury. Swimming and water aerobics are the perfect solution. When you have a pool in the privacy of your own property, you don't need to compete with anyone else for pool space.

Exercise has many benefits and aquatic exercise hits all the targets. You can gently increase your heart rate and get a great aerobic workout by swimming laps or even just moving in the water. The resistance of the water adds strength training without the strain or risk of injury that lifting weights in a gym presents. The risk and the negative side effects of osteoporosis can be greatly reduced with moderate strength training and there are many exercises that can be done in the water to leverage the advantage of resistance work without hurting one's self. Blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease can both be prevented and improved upon with regular exercise and swimming is the perfect way to get the benefit you need. Meditation also has vast health benefits and pool exercises are especially soothing and meditative in nature. You can accomplish so much by just spending a little time regularly in your pool. It's really a multi-task and pleasurable experience.

When you have your own pool, you don't have to worry that other people will crowd your space. Children who want to play and be rowdy at the pool won't be bothering or splashing your face when you have your own private swimming retreat. Self consciousness isn't an issue either when no one is peeping at you. If you don't have a pool already installed, getting an above ground pool is easy and will save you money as well. You will be fitter and happier than ever.

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