HydroFitness Benefits

The advantages of warm water swimming:

 

• Swimming is an excellent form of non weight bearing exercise. 

• The warm water relaxes the muscles and increases blood flow. In this state the muscles are able to stretch easily with less discomfort 

• The pressure of the water on the body helps to increase both lymph and blood circulation especially in the limbs, again helping muscles to relax and move more freely. 

• The water pressure has a calming effect on the body.  Lastly, the water supports the body and stabilizes the joints causing movement and stretching to be safer. 

• Meanwhile, the resistance of the water causes the muscles and joints to work harder (than air resistance)  without stressing the muscles or joints with body weight. 

• Your dog is working 12 times harder moving in water than in air, which makes swimming an effective yet gentle form of exercise. 

 

Warm water therapy may be perfect for:

• Loosening up tight muscles

• Increasing circulation

• Decreasing swelling

•  Increasing endurance

•  Increasing flexibility

• Increasing range of motion

• Increasing balance and coordination

•  Increases body awareness

•  Increasing muscle strength

• Relaxing and therapeutic to the soul

• Building confidence and having fun!