Sunday, December 7, 2008

Exercises Build Muscle, Even in Pools

By Caleb Lee

Pools can be a great way to switch up your exercises, but how to these exercises build muscle?

Well, truth is, you won't build much muscle fast, however, you will improve your ability to build muscle by strengthening your joints, a slight body workout, and also great flexibility.

Joints in your body are used for many different activities and tasks. Strengthening them is important so you can lift more and withstand more during your workouts. In building your joint muscles, you can expect more strength, room for muscle improvement, and fewer injuries.

Swimming provides you the opportunity to get a small full body workout, with low stress, but this should not be used as your only workout. The cool water will change your body temperature, causing your fat to be distributed to your skin, causing an overall loss in muscle tone. Doing this once or twice a week in your workout is best for results and to prevent loss in muscle tone.

Your flexibility will also increase. This is something that is not touched directly in workouts. You may touch on it while stretching or maybe a little in your workout, however, swimming is the way you will build great flexibility. This will help in accomplishing many different lifts and exercises.

Finally, your inner self will improve. Your lungs and heart will be put to the test under calm, low stress conditions. Holding your breath and swimming helps expand your lungs and pump the heart, giving you a boost in health. It would be normal to get out of the pool breathing easier and feeling better because of this.

Pool exercises build muscle; however, you will see better improvements in your flexibility, joint strength, and your health.

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