The POOL BIKE Monte Carlo
Effects of Water on Exercising
· Low Impact - The buoyancy of water supports the weight of the individual. This results in facilitation of movement and a decrease in the compressive forces acting across the weight bearing joints and spine.
· High Resistance - The movement of a limb in water generates resistance that can be as high as 10-12 times that experienced while doing the same activity on land, and as a result, the speed of movement is greatly reduced. This results in a safe controlled motion that improves muscle strength and endurance.
· User Friendly - The resistance to movement in water is determined by the surface area and the speed of movement; the faster the movement, the more resistance is generated. By varying the speed of movement, the individual can exercise as hard as desired.
Benefits of Water Exercise
Physical:
· Increases strength
· Builds up cardiovascular endurance
· Increases muscular flexibility
· Provides muscular balance
· Strengthens heart muscles
· Improves your physique
· Increases circulation
· Rehabilitation of muscles
· Enhances stability
· Reduces joint load
· Increases cooling
· Enhances venous return
· Sensory pain reduction
· Improves balance and posture
· Assists with weight loss
· Decreases blood pressure
· Increases stroke volume
· Lowers joint impact loads
· No joint stress because of weightlessness, therefore pain suppression
· Elimination of spinal fatigue
· Improves intellectual function
· Insulin sensitivity (reported by Dr. Bassett)
· Helps individuals with balance deficiencies
· Posture correction
· Wider range of motion for better joint conditioning
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