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An Inside Look At The Best Racetracks & Getting The Best Seats In The House
If you’re planning to attend a NASCAR race, there’s a lot to consider. Which race should I attend and where should I buy the tickets? Which seats are the best and how do I choose?
It’s been called the Super Bowl of NASCAR and it’s held at the...
Diving in Cozumel Island
Cozumel Island is known by divers as one of the most interesting places to go and practice their sport. This Mexican island does not only offer a wide variety of diving activities but also extremely clear waters which allow divers to have a...
Getting Started in BMX Racing
BMX racing is a fun sport for young people. For kids, the basic
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whatever type of bike they have, even if it's not a true BMX
freestyle bike. These little folks might still be riding...
Inflatable Kayak vs Hardshell - Which Should You Choose?
There are many choices to make when you are buying a kayak -
hardshell versus inflatable is one. But with a trusted brand
like Stearns, you don't have to worry.
If you have not yet bought a kayak, you should know there are
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Top colege football picks for the weekend of sept 17th
Top Play: Tenn/Flroida UNDER 49
OK, looks like the number has crested at 49, and is beginning to drop, I'm jumping on the under 49 as my Top Play
In my opinion, this number is simply too high with 2 very good defenses, along with Tennessee's QB...
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Why Swimming is the Perfect Exercise for Seniors
There are a many reasons why swimming and water-based exercise
may be the best choice for seniors. Water based exercises are
second only to walking in lowest rates for injuries. They are
commonly used for physical therapy modes for those recovering
from major surgery. Water also provides more options for those
who are lacking in general fitness or have a prior injury that
makes land based activity difficult. Finally, water based
activities work the entire body, serving as a form of both
strength training even as aerobic training takes place.
Swimming utilizes nearly all major muscle groups simultaneously,
imparting a total body work out. Because of the inherent
resistance of the water, swimming develops both muscle strength
and endurance, as well as helps flexibility.
Because of its horde of effects, swimming provides almost all of
the aerobic benefits of running even as it yields many of the
benefits of resistance training thrown in. Because swimming does
not put the strain on connective tissues that running, aerobics
and some weight-training regimens do, swimming is the kind of
low-impact work out that is perfect for seniors seeking
to
regain or maintain their fitness.
This is a sport especially gentle to those who are physically
challenged. The buoyancy factor of water makes swimming the most
injury-free exercise available. So it is specifically
interesting to seniors, especially those with any type of joint
issues. In water, a person's body weight is reduced by 90% as
compared to its weight on land. For example, a 220 pound man
will weigh about 22 pounds if he is standing in chin deep water.
Exercises in water can also be done more often because of the
low incidence of injuries and it is more effective for
exercising the entire body as any movement in water 12 times
greater resistance than movement in air.
For the elderly, water fitness is safe, fills the need for
exercise, increases a body's range of motion and is a low-impact
exercise.
About the author:
Isabelle Boulay is a writer and contributor to
www.Medopedia.com, where you can find information on arthritis
treatments and tre
atments for high blood pressure.
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