Most of us love a good dip in the pool for cooling off on a hot day or for general relaxation. Swimming is a popular recreational activity that many people do for fun and as a sport, but you can also use your gym’s pool as a way to build endurance and maintain cardiovascular health! There are specific exercises that can be done in the pool to help you increase your stamina and strengthen your body.
Swimming alone increases cardiovascular health. It’s easy on the joints and offers a low-impact aerobic workout. Not only does swimming burn calories, but it’s also good for your brain. Studies show that swimming aids in memory function, cognition, and also enhances your mood! Walking or jogging in waist-high water provides resistance and exercises the heart. At our gym in Evansville, endurance training with swimming is still a low-impact activity, but you can add ankle or wrist weights for more resistance.
You can also get your heart rate pumping by doing jumping jacks in the water! The water acts as the “weight” and provides the resistance you need to increase your heart rate for a productive workout. Other pool exercises that will build endurance include kickboard swimming, flutter kicks, pool burpees, pool tuck jumps, pool hacky sack, and frogger. For more information about Evansville endurance training exercises and using your gym’s pool to build your stamina, speak to the friendly staff at BFit by Bob’s in Evansville. We look forward to helping you on your fitness journey!
