Swimming is the best sport in the world. What is the use of swimming?
has a particularly strong effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the muscular apparatus( muscles of the hands, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, shoulders), joints( thighs, arms, neck), musculoskeletal system. In addition, swimming is one of the types of hardening, has a positive effect on the immune system.
This sport is also very popular for those who want to get rid of excess weight , because during swimming extra calories are "burned" very quickly( 2-4 times faster than during similar time and weight load exercises in the gym).
A huge plus of swimming is also that it has virtually no side effects and contraindications. On the contrary, this kind of sport is taught even to infants from the very birth, it is also recommended to pregnant and elderly people.
Swimming improves body flexibility, increases endurance, increases efficiency, improves mood and effectively copes with stressful situations.
What is the most effective swimming style?
Crawl is the most common classic style of swimming. It is the most effective and body-friendly style of swimming. Let us consider in more detail the technique of its execution.
The effectiveness of swimming depends, first of all, on the correct execution of swimming movements and observance of the correct breathing.
Minimum of motions - maximum efficiency. That is, the selected section of the waterway must be sailed, making as few strokes as possible. On average, this is one stroke( swinging a hand) on a path segment equal to a meter.
Rowing begins with immersion in the water of the leading hand. The part of the body, which is the continuation of the leading hand, "looks" while down, and the opposite side from the arm prepared for the next strokes, on the contrary, is directed upwards. The next stage - the upper hand with a straightened and strained hand as far as possible is thrown out along the line of the hull - this gives acceleration - and crashes into the water. At this time, the body is pulled forward. During the alternations of the body parts, the hips and body rotate around the center line.
Feet during the voyage by the crawl acts on the principle of a propeller on the ship. Hips should be tense and keep as close as possible to each other. The feet should be flexible and flexible. To facilitate the learning process of swimming, you can begin classes using fins, it also contributes to the development of flexibility of the feet.
The body during the swim should be stretched in one line parallel to the surface of the water, it is pulled up by the leading hand. It is not necessary to raise the head high above the water, it is desirable, on the contrary, to immerse part of it during the alternations of the body parts. Each subsequent stroke occurs when the speed of movement begins to decrease. You do not need to make a toe with the palm of your hand, but with the whole hand, burying the water that lies ahead. During swimming, it is also necessary to draw in the belly, this will greatly increase the speed of movement in the water.
Important for swimming is breathing. The breath should be deep and fast, the exhalation must be complete. Beginners are recommended to inhale during each stroke, more experienced swimmers reduce the number of breaths over time.
In addition to the rabbit, there are also such swimming styles:
Brass - swimming on the chest, during which symmetrical movements of the limbs in the horizontal plane are performed. In this case the shoulders should be parallel to the water, the hands are brought to the body under the water, limb movements are coordinated.
Butterfly - swimming on the chest, the distinguishing feature of which is a simultaneous stroke of hands with their subsequent removal from the water, while the legs move in the same way as during the breaststroke. Butterfly requires some preliminary training, strength of hands.
Swimming on the back - lying on his back, the swimmer makes strokes with his hands and shakes his legs.
swims with alternating different swimming styles are quite effective. In this case, training of different muscle groups will be maximum.
Exercises in the water
In addition to swimming, various exercises in water are also quite effective. This is aqua aerobics and water yoga, water shaping and walking( running) in the water, stretching and exercise at the side of the pool. All these exercises are aimed at training individual muscle groups. Their effectiveness will increase if the classes are conducted by the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Pool or sea?
In the question of what is more effective - swimming in the pool or in the sea - there can be no definite answer. In the pool, as a rule, there is an instructor who will help you learn how to swim correctly, will pick up water exercises depending on your needs and health problems. The swimming pool is more comfortable and available for a whole year. On the other hand, not everyone can afford to visit the pool regularly.
Swimming in the sea( other water bodies) also has its advantages. First, waves, wind, unevenness of the bottom create certain obstacles during the voyage - therefore, muscles are better trained. Secondly, sea water is in itself useful and, washing the body, has a healing effect. However, often not everyone can go to the sea, besides, swimming in the sea carries a certain risk.
Therefore, the ideal is the variant of combining swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea .
Let the swimming bring you pleasure, and its positive influence on the organism will serve as an occasion for more frequent visits to the pool or a regular trip to the sea.
One of the most popular sports is swimming. This is the rare case when playing sports at the same time brings both pleasure and a wonderful health effect. Ahead of the holidays, and many rush to the sea, where a full rest can be combined with active swimming. However, now in many cities there are swimming pools, where you can successfully perform swimming exercises. And for those who like the first option, and for those who think about the second - our today's article.
What is the use of swimming?
Swimming is rightfully considered to be the most effective sport that does not have competitors in improving health effects on the human body.