How swimming can help both you and your pets

How swimming can help both you and your pets

Because swimming has so little impact, it is not good for maintaining bone density. Therefore, do not pay attention to swimming to prevent osteoporosis. To compensate for this, it is recommended to perform other exercises outside of the water two to three times a week, such as: B. Lunges, running, walking or cycling to ensure complete fitness.

Swimming is a great workout for runners as it strengthens often-neglected muscles and promotes recovery. This is the type of strength you need to maintain upright running form at the end of races and hard training sessions, when runners tend to lean forward.

Swimming is a skill that can be learned. If you have access to a swimming pool, you can hold onto the edge of the pool and learn to move your legs.

Swimming is an excellent physical activity that refreshes, improves blood circulation and relaxes tired muscles.

Swimming is an excellent recreational, competitive and therapeutic activity that can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors. Water exercises and therapies are used to treat and prevent various physical ailments and can even be used to exercise pets and treat injuries.

Swimming allows you to get a good workout without sweating! For a dog, a 5 minute swim is equivalent to running about 5 miles, while for a horse, 10 minutes of swimming is equivalent to about an hour of school time! But the natural buoyancy of water and the fact that sudden turns, stops and falls are impossible make hydrotherapy a safe and effective form of exercise.

Swimming is an excellent recreational activity to take part in, and most recreational community centers offer beginner and advanced classes.

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