If you need help getting your body conditioned for a running routine, regular swimming in a swim spa may be the answer!
The United States Masters Swimming Committee believes swimming improves running, making your sessions smoother and helping you run longer.
Here are four reasons why.
Improved Breathing
Proper swimming techniques force rhythmic breathing. Better breath control practiced during swimming can translate easily into greater breath control on a run. You’ll not only be more efficient, but you’ll also experience smoother runs.
Improved Balance
Swimming helps to develop upper body strength, key for runners to help control their stride. Increasing upper body strength through swimming eliminates undue stress that other aerobic exercise often causes on your body
Improved Pace
Rhythmic breathing during swimming translates perfectly for pacing skills while running.
Whether you’re training for endurance events or for simple sprints, swimming will help.
Improved Flexibility
Water is buoyant, which helps develop upper and lower body flexibility through kicking and strokes. Add fins and ankle weights to enhance your workout, and encourage ligament and tendon strengthening to support ankle movement during runs.
So, What Are You Waiting For?
If you want to get back into great running shape, consider incorporating a swim spa into your routine! It could give you that extra edge you’ve always wanted.
To learn more, pick up a copy of our Swim Spa Buyer’s Guide. Just give us a call at ☎ 503-277-2170 or go to: http://www.jacuzzihottubsportland.com/swim-spas/
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs Portland
8670 SW Scholls Ferry Road
Beaverton, OR 97008
☎ 503-277-2170
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs Portland
16205 NW Bethany Ct, Suite 106
Beaverton, OR 97006
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