What are the benefits of water exercise? Part 2

Today's topic continues with water exercise. Now that you know what water exercise is, let's look at its benefits.

Benefits of water exercise

- Reduces impact on joints such as the hips, knees and ankles. The buoyancy of water prevents injury to the joints.

- Builds muscle strength and endurance, because the resistance of the water helps make the muscles stronger.

- Water exercise does not lead to falls.

- Improves balance and trunk stability.

- Strengthens the respiratory muscles.

- Helps the muscles relax.

- No sweat: cool, comfortable and refreshing.

- Fun, because it is a group activity.

- Builds self-confidence.

Are there contraindications or precautions for water exercise?

Contraindications for water exercise

     1. Urinary or faecal incontinence

     2. Open wounds on the skin

     3. Infections that can spread to others in the water

     4. Cardiovascular conditions, such as cardiac arrhythmia and unstable angina

     5. Respiratory conditions with a vital capacity of less than 1/1.5 litres

     6. Uncontrolled medical conditions, such as epilepsy or high blood pressure, i.e. systolic above 140 mmHg and diastolic above 90 mmHg

     7. After drinking alcohol
 

Precautions  for water exercise

     1. Confusion about time, people or place

     2. A perforated eardrum, as water may splash into the ear

     3. Fear of water
 

So what do you think? As you can see, water exercise is quite an appealing activity. Not only does it improve your health, it is also suitable for people of all genders and ages.