Yes ok walk and do pilates are two activities recommended by professionals, they are not always enough to maintain strength and cardiovascular health in women of 50 and 60 years.
According to experts, there is an ideal and more complete activity to do at that stage of life and stay active for the general well-being of the body.
Professionals agree on what to do swimming It is the ideal activity for women 50 and 60 year olds looking to improve their strength and mobility. It is a very complete exercise that works a large part of the muscle groups without harming the joints.
In addition, water offers natural resistance, which is beneficial for strengthening the body in a balanced way.
According to Fabián Guapizacadoctor specializing in geriatrics at the Hospital del Río in Ecuador, «the swimming is one of the exercises most recommended physical exercises for those over 50 years of age, since it is a sport that has great benefits with very few risks«.
What are the benefits of swimming
- Full Body Exercise: When swimming, almost all muscle groups are activated, so that strength, endurance and coordination are worked on at the same time.
- Favors the weight loss: Being an aerobic exercise, it allows you to burn calories while strengthening your muscles, this helps to control or reduce body weight in a healthy way.
- Improves physical condition and posture: Not only does it strengthen the muscles of the back, abdomen and shoulders, but as a result, it improves posture.
- Improve flexibility and joint mobility: By moving the body in water, the joints work smoothly, which helps increase mobility and keep muscles more elastic.
- Help fall asleep: The physical effort and relaxation caused by water are beneficial for achieving a deep and restorative rest.
- Generates less stress on the joints: water reduces the impact on the knees, hips and back.
