How Do You Perform Water Aerobics To Increase Flexibility?
The water is a great place to stretch and lengthen the muscles, because buoyancy makes the body lighter. Stretches that would be too difficult on land are pretty easy in the water. Begin in shallow water; the water level should fall between your rib cage and armpits. Jog, kick your legs, do jumping jacks and lift your knees, all at a low intensity, for 8 to 10 minutes to raise body temperature. Stretch your calf muscles by putting both hands on the side of the pool and pointing your right toe behind you. Simultaneously bend your left leg, and roll from the right toe to the heel. Lean into the pool wall and keep your right heel on the floor. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Keep your right heel where it is and bend your right knee slightly, only about an inch. The stretch will shift closer to the Achilles tendon. Stretch your hamstrings by sitting back like you’re resting on a bench and taking your right foot in both hands or holding on to the calf muscle. Extend the leg to the front. Keep a
