No.swimming in the pool, and of course also at the sea or lake, offers enormous benefits to anyone and at any age. AND multi-level health improvements. First of all, it reinforces the joint functionalityfrom the back and of musculature of the whole body from head to toe, ofcardiac system and of that circulatory. It is a great exercise for develop respiratory capacity. And it is also a foolproof method for those who wish shape the silhouette And lose a few pounds.
Swimming, a form of meditation
But the benefits go beyond the physical ones. Swimming is a very powerful form of meditation. By focusing on correct breathing, and coordinating it with the movement of the arms and legs, a natural is activated anti-stress mechanism which produces serotonin (neurotransmitter also known as the “good mood hormone”) and breaks down cortisol, the hormone linked to stressful negative emotions. We talked about it with Arena And Marco Pedojacoach of Nicolò MartinenghiOlympic bronze medal in 100m breaststroke and 4x100m medley.
How to motivate those who do not want to swim to try a session in the pool?
Convincing someone to take a swimming course or in any case to enter the water is never easy, because there are many variations and questions up for grabs. For example, the classic fear is: “I’m ashamed to get dressed up”. There difficulty is all in the mental approach. Going into the water together with the pupil can always be a good choice. Then you have to make sure that the student really wants to take the course, she doesn’t have to feel obligated and forced.
What is swimming good for?
Swimming is good for the body, but above all for the mind. To the physical because it is apredominantly aerobic activity and in addition to burning excess fat stimulates the metabolism And overall tones the muscles. It is also good for the mind: 30 minutes of swimming, immersed in gravity discharge water, help to muffle thoughts and completely disconnect from the real world (for example, it is not possible to always have a PC and smartphone on hand).
How many times a week is it recommended to swim and for how long?
Swimming must be practiced 2 times a week for at least 30 minutes. THE the first 20 are always motor activation and the next minutes are workout burns calories. If you then want to add a third session is always a good thing, but it must come with time and desire. Never do it unwillingly.
An easy pool workout program to attract the lazy ones?
To entice the laziest ones it is always good to do a program that includes breaks between laps and that’s it as varied as possible. For example, 1km is made up of 40 laps, but it’s one thing to do 40 in a row or divide it like this:
10 × 100 MT
20 × 50 MT
40 × 25 MT
2 × 100 + 4 × 50 + 4 × 25 to be repeated twice.
It is always 1km, but it depends on how the menu is presented.
Fins, gloves and a tablet: when are they used and what are they for?
Swimming gear can be used for two reasons: the first is for improve the technique and increase the support surface of one’s body and consequently theeffectiveness of the propulsive thrust. While the second is for increase fatiguebecause by moving more water there fatigue increases exponentially to the force applied to the technical gesture. The pinnette sare perfect for those who intend firming legs and buttocks and facilitate the execution of the exercise.
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Can swimming be associated with other forms of training? If so, what are the best combinations?
Swimming is a mainly aerobic sport and it would go combined with weight training sessions in the gym. Nothing starts on an exercise bike or treadmill, but only core exercises (trunk stability) and weights for the back, chest, arms and legs.
How do you choose the right glasses?
The right goggles are those that allow you to have a 180 ° view. It doesn’t matter that we have a sponge or rubber to keep the water out. There’s no need to pull the elastic too hard and roll your eyes. You just need to find a visual comfort that even a few euro glasses can give.
Which headphones are best to wear?
The ideal headset is in silicone. The canvas one allows the skin of the head to breathe, but often risks slipping off during swimming. There latex cap is not very elastic: pulls out the hair and is stiff. The shower cap has other uses.
What are the characteristics of a good swimsuit to swim in the pool?
The swimming suit it must be whole. Open or closed on the back little changes, but surely with solid straps.
The two-piece must be avoided in order not to fall into the two-piece after a push off the wall after the tack. The costume is like a dress that makes you feel safe even outside your habitat.
If you train all winter, then at the beach how to keep fit?
At the sea you continue to keep fit by swimming or walking on the beach, all rstrictly before breakfast and on an empty stomach so as to stimulate the metabolism.
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