Swimming Ideas Podcast 009: Water Motion for Elderly and Overweight

09/03/2015 27 min

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Episode Synopsis

 

Introduction
What it is
Why it is beneficial
Sample workout
Tips for better workout

 
Why the water is a great place to workout:
 
Reduces body weight by 80%
 
Resistance with every motion/movement
 
Creates a good aerobic environment without impact
 
Can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be.
 
Build muscle and endurance just by being in water
 
 
 
Possibly expensive: Gym membership or daily fee/annual
 
No need to compete with lap swimmers
 
 Check out our swimming lesson ideas at:
www.swimminglessonsideas.com
 
Take advantage of water weights, belts, kickboards
 
 
 





Introductory workout:


 8 lengths walking




 


2 lengths high stepping