Summer days are ideal for lovers of water sports. The heat can make people become more sedentary, for that reason it is best to opt for some water sports and thus burn some calories.
Many consider that spending a few days at the beach or visiting the pool is only for moments when they want to rest and disconnect, enjoying the water and the sand. But the truth is that you can do countless activities both in the sea and in the pool, and thus take advantage of the long summer days to stay in shape.
There are different types of water sports, there are those that are carried out in closed and controlled environments such as swimming pools, and those that are done in open spaces such as the sea. Deciding on one modality or another will depend on the characteristics and preferences of each one and on accessibility.
The best sports to lose weight in the water
If what you want is to lose weight during the summer and not get hot in the process, there are a series of ideal sports to be done throughout the season, whether you are on vacation at the beach or working in the city:
Aqua gym
This activity is carried out in a pool and can be found in sports centers, gyms with swimming pools and within the framed activities of a resort (and can be practiced on vacation).
Aqua gym is a variant of aerobics that was very fashionable in the 80s, the difference is that this time it is done in water, making it more complete and for all audiences. It consists of performing different exercises inside a shallow pool (the height of the water should not exceed the level of the users’ chest). The beneficial thing is that in the water people are lighter and can perform different exercises without fear of harm and with great effort that is why it is considered that anyone can do it, regardless of age or physical condition.
Swimming
The swimming is one of the sports star to lose weight healthily. And it is that its practice helps to tone the body and strengthen the abdominals, in addition to improving flexibility and increasing lung capacity.
In swimming, almost all the muscles of the body come into operation, the back, arms and abdomen being the most used.
Aqua running or running in the water
Running on the ground is one of the sports that consumes the most calories, but doing it with a part submerged in water multiplies the effects. It is ideal to practice at sea, since the person can voluntarily regulate the level of water to which they want to run. It is considered that 15 minutes doing aqua running is equivalent to one hour running on land.
With this practice it is possible to considerably increase lung capacity and tone the muscles of the legs.
Paddle surf
It is a simpler form of surfing, but just as effective for losing weight. Unlike surfing, it is not necessary to have the ability to ride the waves. With paddle surfing, one moves with the help of a board and a paddle.
Depending on the intensity of the waters in which they are navigated, the effort will be greater or less and the same happens with the loss of fat. Of course: it is essential to practice it under the supervision of a qualified and professional monitor.
