{"id":5291,"date":"2024-07-10T16:40:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T13:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/?p=5291"},"modified":"2024-07-10T18:24:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T15:24:40","slug":"water-and-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/en\/water-and-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Water exercise | 8 benefits for better health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regardless of our fitness level, swimming is a great activity for both our physical and mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming has the power to renew our muscles, transform us into the athletic guy we once were, turn back the clock and calm us down faster than an idyllic beach on a secluded island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In a <a href=\"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/en\/kolymvisi-kai-travmatismoi\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"714\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previous article<\/a>, we talked about swimming related injuries. These injuries mainly concern athletes and the problems that can arise from overuse and intense training. Here we're going to talk about the benefits of swimming as a daily exercise for us mere mortals trying to keep in shape, get rid of daily stress and lose some weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>Table of contents<\/h4><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03c4\u03b1-8-\u03ba\u03bf\u03c1\u03c5\u03c6\u03b1\u03af\u03b1-\u03bf\u03c6\u03ad\u03bb\u03b7-\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2-\u03ba\u03bf\u03bb\u03cd\u03bc\u03b2\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2\">The top 8 benefits of swimming<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03ac\u03c3\u03ba\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc-\u03c5\u03b3\u03b5\u03af\u03b1\">Water exercise and health<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc\">Water exercises<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03c4\u03b9-\u03bd\u03b1-\u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03ad\u03c7\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5-\u03c0\u03c1\u03b9\u03bd-\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd-\u03ac\u03c3\u03ba\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc-\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03bf\u03b9-\u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9-\u03bf\u03b9-\u03ba\u03b1\u03bd\u03cc\u03bd\u03b5\u03c2\">What to watch out for before exercising in the water | What are the rules?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u03b3\u03c5\u03bc\u03bd\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc-\u03c3\u03b5-\u03b1\u03b8\u03ae\u03bd\u03b1-\u03b1\u03c4\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\">Water gymnastics in Athens - Attica<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fa-qs-\u03c3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ad\u03c2-\u03b5\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2\"> FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"\u03c4\u03b1-8-\u03ba\u03bf\u03c1\u03c5\u03c6\u03b1\u03af\u03b1-\u03bf\u03c6\u03ad\u03bb\u03b7-\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2-\u03ba\u03bf\u03bb\u03cd\u03bc\u03b2\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2\"><strong>The top 8 benefits of swimming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Full body workout<\/strong>. Swimming uses every muscle in the body, so whether you're swimming breaststroke or butterfly, you'll be testing your whole body. Plus, exercising in water makes your body work harder, so 30 minutes in a pool is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Great exercise for general well-being<\/strong>. Just 30 minutes of swimming three times a week along with a balanced, healthy diet and lifestyle is one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy and maintain a positive mental well-being. Do it with friends and it's even more fun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Relaxes and relieves stress<\/strong>. Whether it's work that's stressing you out, chores around the house or taking care of the kids, or just life in general, we all have times when we just want to relax and take a break from everyday life. Regular swimming can reduce anxiety levels, reduce stress and depression and improve your sleep. A leisurely swim is enough. There is no need for our swimming performance to cause even more stress!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Burns calories<\/strong>. Swimming is one of the most effective ways to burn calories. A gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in just half an hour, more than twice as much as walking. A brisk swim will burn off the chocolate you regretfully ate a few hours ago at the office faster than going for a run or a bike ride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Reduces the risk of diseases<\/strong>. In addition to being an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise, swimming just 30 minutes a week can help protect against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Supports the body<\/strong>. Water supports up to 90% of the body's weight. So whether you've sprained your ankle on Monday Night Football or have a long-term injury or illness, swimming is a great way to stay active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Increases energy levels<\/strong>. Inactivity is often responsible for the lack of energy we can sometimes feel. Just 30 minutes of swimming three times a week can boost your energy levels through the resulting increased metabolic rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Exercise without sweat<\/strong>. If sweating prevents you from other forms of exercise, fear not! As a swimmer, you will never feel sweaty no matter how hard you work because the water around you is constantly cooling you down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aqua-training.jpg\" alt=\"\u039a\u03bf\u03bb\u03cd\u03bc\u03c0\u03b9 2\" class=\"wp-image-5293\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);width:803px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aqua-training.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aqua-training-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aqua-training-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"\u03ac\u03c3\u03ba\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc-\u03c5\u03b3\u03b5\u03af\u03b1\"><strong>Water exercise and health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercising in water is a physical activity that offers many benefits. Buoyancy, which is a property of water, also benefits the exerciser by supporting a portion of their body weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water allows us to do exercises that can be difficult to do on land. The buoyancy of the water facilitates movement and improves your flexibility. Water also provides resistance to movements, which helps strengthen muscles. In addition, by supporting much of the body weight, buoyancy reduces the load placed on the joints. This can allow us to return to exercise sooner after injury or surgery than would be safe or possible on land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strength and flexibility exercises are important for injury management and rehabilitation. Regular physical activity can benefit physical, mental and social health. It can also help prevent or manage many chronic problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, and fatigue\/chronic pain associated with cancer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aquatic-exercises-for-athletes-acsm.jpg\" alt=\"\u039a\u03bf\u03bb\u03cd\u03bc\u03c0\u03b9 3\" class=\"wp-image-5294\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);width:721px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aquatic-exercises-for-athletes-acsm.jpg 900w, https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aquatic-exercises-for-athletes-acsm-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aquatic-exercises-for-athletes-acsm-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercising in the pool can improve our health on several levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardiovascular health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strength &amp; endurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking endurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many conditions can be benefited and improved by exercising in the pool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joint arthritis &amp; rheumatological conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fibromyalgia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain after joint replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurological conditions (stroke, MS, Parkinson's)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint &amp; muscle issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"\u03b1\u03c3\u03ba\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc\"><strong>Water exercises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stretches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking &amp; running in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jumping in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biking in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunges in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arm exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abs exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trunk stretches in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ball exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Styrofoam exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bf39526d alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0ba8a709\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Water Exercises for Shoulders and Arms | WebMD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZVgLIP0WbrU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shoulder &amp; arm exercises<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2a52d7bd\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Pool Exercises to Strengthen Back and Core Muscles | WebMD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LBOFE-DWrD8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Core &amp; trunk exercises<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"\u03c4\u03b9-\u03bd\u03b1-\u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03ad\u03c7\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5-\u03c0\u03c1\u03b9\u03bd-\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd-\u03ac\u03c3\u03ba\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc-\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03bf\u03b9-\u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9-\u03bf\u03b9-\u03ba\u03b1\u03bd\u03cc\u03bd\u03b5\u03c2\"><strong>What to watch out for before exercising in the water | What are the rules?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>We don't swim on a full stomach<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure your last meal is at least 90' before<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>We don't need to get heatstroke<\/strong> \u2013 Prefer times of day that sunlight is less direct (morning or afternoon hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>No need to crash on the rocks<\/strong> \u2013 Choose a calm sea with a sandy bottom, or swim in a supervised pool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Protect yourselves<\/strong> \u2013 Have plastic shoes in the water if the bottom is rough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"493\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wholebodyconditioning.jpg\" alt=\"\u039a\u03bf\u03bb\u03cd\u03bc\u03c0\u03b9 3\" class=\"wp-image-5297\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);width:1022px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wholebodyconditioning.jpg 493w, https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wholebodyconditioning-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"\u03b3\u03c5\u03bc\u03bd\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf-\u03bd\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc-\u03c3\u03b5-\u03b1\u03b8\u03ae\u03bd\u03b1-\u03b1\u03c4\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\"><strong>Water gymnastics in Athens - Attica<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not necessary to swim alone in a pool if this discourages you. In Athens you will find several gyms or clubs that organize group programs, such as aqua fitness or aqua yoga, for both adults and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many sports clubs in Athens that allow access to their facilities, either individually or as part of group programs for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples below that are of interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmesplace.gr\/el\/group-classes\/aqua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmes Place<\/a> \u2013 this gym offers group programs such as aqua fit &amp; aqua power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niriides.gr\/tmimata-kolimbisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niriides<\/a> fitness club in OAKA \u2013 offers aqua aerobics, aqua yoga and other programs, both at <a href=\"https:\/\/oaka.com.gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OAKA<\/a>, and at sea, for adults and children, while it also has <a href=\"https:\/\/niriides.gr\/tmimata-kolimbisis\/kalokairino-programma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summer camp<\/a> for children at sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Sports center <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daissports.gr\/programmata\/programmata-kolymbhthrioy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dais<\/a> \u2013 individual swimming, aqua aerobics, personal training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.athinna.gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Athinna<\/a> Swimming Center \u2013 adult swimming, aqua aerobics, pool for young &amp; old children, summer camp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercising in water is one of the most beneficial for the human body, as long as it is done correctly, regularly and taking into account the limitations that apply to each of us. It's time to enjoy the water, whether in the sea or in the pool, to get rid of stress, and to regain our lost form! Happy Summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"fa-qs-\u03c3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ad\u03c2-\u03b5\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2\"><strong> FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1720620881765\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What are the advantages of exercising in water?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u2013 Weightless exercise (buoyancy)<br>\u2013 Reduces stress<br>\u2013 Gives agility &amp; flexibility, while increasing strength and endurance<br>\u2013 Contributes to sociability<br>\u2013 Improves overall physical condition<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1720621115717\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Which diseases can benefit from exercising in the pool?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u2013 Cardiovascular diseases<br>\u2013 Arthritis<br>\u2013 Neurological diseases<br>\u2013 After surgery<br>\u2013 Rehabilitation after injuries<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f0c78fbe default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-77c46601\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-2fdac840 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M168.3 499.2C116.1 435 0 279.4 0 192C0 85.96 85.96 0 192 0C298 0 384 85.96 384 192C384 279.4 267 435 215.7 499.2C203.4 514.5 180.6 514.5 168.3 499.2H168.3zM192 256C227.3 256 256 227.3 256 192C256 156.7 227.3 128 192 128C156.7 128 128 156.7 128 192C128 227.3 156.7 256 192 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