Swimming Adds to a Healthy Balance

An Invitation to All Students

Water aerobics

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     Water aerobis is often referred to as waterobics, Aqua Fit, or sometimes aqua aerobics. The aerobics are done in shallow water, such as, in a pool.

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     The benefits of water aerobics makes you feel great. As a person enjoys the bouyancy of the water, they experience less stress on their joints and the ability to improve motion.
 

Swimming.

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Human beings have been swimming for a long time. History tells us that swimming has dated back from 4000 BC. The benefits for swimming now are great. Since swimming adds buoyancy to the body, it helps protect joints in the body from stress or strain.

Swimming is available to us at all ages. It helps our Cardiovascular System. It gives us more endurance and improves our oxygen intake.

Swimming even help injured sports players. As a means of rehabilitation, doctors will prescribe the athletes to swim. The resistance in water is very beneficial for those sore muscles.

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Be Good to Your Heart

The U.S. Center for Disease Control estimates that of the leading causes of death and disease, heart disease is in the top ten. Luckily, there is something you can do to improve both your odds and overall health. Join the IUSB Water Sports Club as a way to help your heart! Check the notes for the hours of operation. We hope to hear from you soon! Be sure to follow us and tell a friend about this site.

Welcome!

Welcome to the first ever IU South Bend Water Sports Club blog!

This blog is run by IUSB students James Woods, Jaime Marks, Stephanie Merryfield and Kelsey Sheets.

If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions please don’t hesitate to leave us a comment and we will get back to you as soon as we can!!