Fitness equipment for swimming in the pool: varieties, tips for use and selection

Many fitness centers have swimming pools, which are located aqua-simulators, quite rapidly gaining popularity. They help diversify fitness classes and in rehabilitation after injuries and illnesses.

Water simulators can not be called a new word in sports. These devices located in swimming pools have been used for a long time in various medical centers for the recovery of patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system, heart and nervous system problems. But over time, their use began to spread in fitness rooms. Many people combine classes in the gym and on simulators.

The answer to the question why exercise machines are so popular lies on the surface. When training in the aquatic environment, the efficiency is significantly increased, because the voltage applied in order to overcome the resistance of water is 14 times higher than the same efforts spent on conventional training devices.

At the same time, one should not forget about such a property of water as the buoyancy force, which greatly facilitates the load on the heart and joints. From this we can conclude that training on aqua-simulators is more useful than similar devices in the gym.

To improve the effectiveness of training in the pool, various devices are used, consider the most common.

• Belt. It increases the weight of the swimmer and accordingly increases the resistance of the water mass, since the belt slows down the athlete. To swim faster you have to make significant efforts. The brake belt consists of a belt on which plastic containers filled with liquid are hung. Their quantity and weight can be adjusted independently. This device is designed to improve swimming techniques and increase endurance.

• Water bike. This is an ordinary stainless steel exercise bike only located in the pool. There are practically no contraindications for classes on it. It is ideal for those people who are afraid to swim, since the trainee on this device plunges maximum in the chest. The benefits from it are enormous, regular training stabilizes the functioning of the heart muscle, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and, thanks to the strengthening of the venous system, reduces the risk of varicose diseases. Also, it can deal with people suffering from osteoporosis.

• Underwater treadmill. Trainers for jogging in water are used to restore athletes after injuries and operations. It is also used to rehabilitate patients who have had a stroke or have problems with the musculoskeletal system. In the fitness rooms, visitors combine strength training with running in the water - this is not easy, but refreshing.

• Flippers. They load legs well, but you need to remember that only short ones with hard blades will help to achieve the desired effect.

• You can also use as an underwater simulator rubber harness. Having fixed it on the ankles, you will have to make significant efforts to overcome the resistance of the rubber.

• Parachute or bag for swimming. During the swim, it opens and plays the role of a brake, creating a huge load. All muscle groups are strained, and the spine is extended. However, use this simulator with caution.

Exercising in the pool is a quick way to restore your athletic form to its former state after a significant break. The only caveat: do not get carried away and start briskly. The rules are pretty simple:

• training should take place under the guidance and supervision of an experienced trainer;
• classes should not last more than 60 minutes, the optimal time is three quarters of an hour;
• It is advisable to do three to four times a week;
• the depth of the pool should be from 80 to 120 cm;
• a running track must be equipped with handrails;
• Before classes visually inspect the simulator, it must be in good condition;
• Before training, you should warm up to warm up the muscles;
• after exercises in the hall you need to cool down, if you can immediately catch a cold in the water;
• during classes, it is not necessary to give the body excessive loads and all the time you need to monitor your condition, if it worsens, the training should be stopped.

There are many companies that manufacture simulators for training in the pool. In order to make the right choice, it is best to seek the advice of specialists, but first, to know some secrets, and pay attention to them.

• Firstly, this is the material from which the simulator is made. It is always in the water, so it should not be subject to corrosion. Most often, aquatic simulators are made of high quality stainless steel, rubber and plastic.
• Secondly, the method of attachment in a pond. The safety of playing sports will depend on this. The simulator must be firmly fixed so that during the training it does not fall and cause injury to the athlete, patient or ordinary visitor to the fitness center.
• Thirdly, the characteristics and functionality of the products.Devices for training in the pool should be as convenient as possible and not cause inconvenience during training. Before purchasing, you need to inspect the device for visible damage.

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