Water Sports- Time To Get Wet & Fit! H&S Magazine Kenya
Water Sports The Perfect Way To Keep Fit Whilst Getting Wet!
Water sports are not only fun but also help keep the body and mind fit! It is, therefore, time to splash away and have some fun whilst getting a great workout. Remember you can be fit and happy at the same time!
6 Reasons Why Water Sports Are Good For You:
- Low Impact Resistance- Water prevents fatigue and sweating, hence letting you exercise for longer without getting tired or sweaty.
- Improves Your Mental Health- Being in the water has a calming effect keeping your mood elevated thereby relieving your stress and preventing depression and anxiety.
- Improves joint stability and helps reduce pain in osteoarthritis.
- Improves cardiovascular and respiratory fitness – keeping your lungs and heart healthy.
- Improves balance and coordination.
- Helps maintain your body weight.
4 Popular Water Sports
1. Kayaking
A fun way to not only get fit but also relieve stress. This sport works out both muscles in the upper as well as lower body.
2. Surfing
Another fun and exhilarating sport that helps improve balance and coordination.
3. Paddle Boarding
This is another great complete body workout that also works on your balance. Stand up paddle boarding works on your upper body, lower body as well as your core.
4. Water Skiing
This activity is a ‘surface water sport’, where the person is pulled over the surface of the water by a boat. It can include 1 or 2 skis. It is an exciting sport that works out mostly the upper body and core and improves balance and coordination skills.