Water Exercises, New Electrolyle Product

Many times when I go to the pool for a swim workout I see people doing non-swimming aerobic exercises. It looks real boring and non-eventful, but I am told by the people in the know that these are very good, easy to your joints exercises. Water exercises are excellent for people with arthritic hips and knees--and also for people without arthritis, including athletes who are recovering from injury. The water buoyancy removes stresses on the knees and hips. Generally you get the most joint protection from water that is chest-high. Water aerobics would be a good way to start the water exercising program. Most pools have these classes you can enroll in, I know I see them exercising in the pool I swim in, and have an instructor guide you through the numerous exercises, then you can do them on your own if you like. Remember my previous harping on aerobic exercise and the benefits the heart and blood pressure get from this form of exercise. In water exercise the large muscles, like leg muscles, are kept in constant motion to raise the heartbeat and keep it elevated for 20-30 minutes(remember, this the same time recommended for running, biking, etc.) or more. You must build up to this if you haven't exercised in a while, just like any form of exercise. You'll do the same kinds of motions you would do on land but, in most classes, the exercisers stay in place. You can also do resistance exercise in water. Resistance exercise is muscle-building, just like on land, and strengthening exercise. Just contact your nearest YWCA/YMCA/Local Health Club with a pool/University swimming facility, etc. They all have classes with reasonable price tags. EXERCISING THE HEART MUSCLE IS THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR HEALTH!!

There is a new product out that I will be checking out tomorrow night. This product is a strip you place in your mouth to replace electrolytes much faster than any other delivery(other than an injection). It is placed on your tongue and dissolves very fast and enters your body more efficiently. They also have antioxidant, and energy strips that do the same. I will report back to this site after I learn more.

Have a great day,

Mike Greer