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Reasons to Cheer for a Swim in summer
It is, no doubt, the sport of summer, especially because few things are as exciting and refreshing as a dip in cool water, perhaps the best way to combat high temperatures. On the beach, in the river or in the pool, who more who less advantage of these long days of sunshine to enjoy the water. But also, you can kill two birds with one stone and refreshes while it is a good opportunity to put your body in shape in the most healthy. These are just some of the benefits:
* Water counteracts the force of gravity being, therefore, a low-impact sport that is little stress to bones and joints.
* If you perform for at least 20 minutes at a time, maintaining a constant rate and rhythm, can be an excellent aerobic workout, helping to improve general fitness, and stimulate metabolism and burn fat.
* It is easily adaptable to all fitness levels. It does not take a great athlete for swimming if you take the minimum precautions.
* * The human being is generally upright and swimming, we turn to the horizontal, which
* It works fine motor coordination throughout the body.
* Improved cardiopulmonary capacity to be an aerobic workout while toning the muscles, since the resistance of the water forces straining.
* Make work more than two thirds of the body musculature, by involving both the lower body and upper, trunk and head, forcing a balanced effort between arms and legs.
* It has proved very favorable for people with asthma because it promotes lung function at rest and breath control.
* Helps to burn calories: practicing an hour of swimming burns 500 calories.
* Balance normalizes blood pressure and pulse. Strengthens the joints and improves posture by helping to place the column. Thus, it is highly recommended exercise for people with back problems.
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