If you have a bad knee that prevents you from doing exercise. It’s ideal for you to try swimming in the upcoming summer. Unlike most of the ground activities that bring too much pressure to your knees. If you stay away from the knee pain, try swimming to embrace an amazing shape for the summer. Why is swimming good for your whole muscles and your knees?
First, swimming coordinates different parts of the muscles at the same time, from upper body to lower body. And there are different types of swimming strokes that help you achieve your ultimate muscle plan. You will never get bored when you are swimming. You are not trained to be an athlete, and swimming should be fun to you. Switch stroke when you feel the muscle sore, and even walking in the swimming pool has a positive effect on your body.
Second, unlike the resistance of ground activities, water provides more than 12 times resistance of air, water takes off the pressure for your joints. So, your body did not load any weights when you swim. Some of might not able to swim, don’t worry, try walking in the pool. Studies had found out water provides much more resistance than air and, requires more effort to walk and burns more calories, relieves the pressure from knees.
Third, swimming is a good aerobic exercise that utilizes and trains your cardiovascular system. You could not breathe in and out freely since you are swimming, and you need to develop a pace to inhale and exhale. Researches claimed those who swim lots benefit from lower heart rates, better blood pressure, better circulation, and longer endurance.
Don’t give yourself too much pressure when you try something new, and try to achieve a little day by day, soon or later you will embrace the treasure.
