The Benefits of Aquatic Training
♫ Tuesday, October 12th, 2010Aquatic training has numerous benefits that can really help you achieve your exercise goals. Every exercise performed in a pool challenges your postural stabilizer muscles. In order to maintain good posture and movement form, your abdominal and back muscles must work constantly against the water currents. In every exercise, even when you are working another primary muscle group, you must engage your shoulder stabilizers and core stabilizers. With regular training, this additional focus results in improved posture and body awareness.
When you are in the pool, your body is surrounded by the pressure of water. The water currents provide constant massaging strokes against the body. This pumping action of the water promotes circulation. This can speed recovery after an exercise. Pool training can provide a comfortable alternative for people who cannot exercise on land due to movement restrictions from injuries. No one should exercise when experiencing acute pain. Aquatic exercise may be appropriate for those in post rehabilitation when released for physical activity by their health care providers.
It provides comfortable exercise for people suffering from back pain or arthritis: People who are unable to perform land exercises due to back pain or arthritis may be able to exercise without pain in the water. The buoyancy of water unloads the spine and provides essential support for the body. The compressive effects of water decrease stress of inflamed joints and reduce local swelling. Before doing any exercises in the pool, you need to be water safe. Familiarize yourself with the pool rules, and only exercise when lifeguards are on duty.






