The intensity of exercising in the water is directly
affected by the force behind the movements and
less about the speed of the execution of the moves.
Acceleration is Newton’s second law of motion. It states: A force applied to a body causes an
acceleration of that body of a magnitude proportional to the force, in the direction of the force,
and inversely proportional to the body’s mass.
All objects have mass and mass has an affect on the force required to move it. Objects with a
larger mass require a greater external force to move or change speed at the same rate as an object
with a smaller mass. A car, for example would require more force to push than a shopping cart.
Applied to exercise it simply means: by using more muscular effort all the way through full range
of motion, during any movement, you accelerate (increase) the force, intensity of that movement.
The law of acceleration can be utilized to affect water exercise intensity in two ways: 1) By
pushing harder (applying more force) against the water’s resistance. Pushing harder with the arms
and legs as you start a movement to come up to speed. Appling more muscular force against the
water’s resistance through acceleration, while maintaining full range of motion of the limbs, will
slow down the movements, but provide more toning benefits for the muscle groups performing
that movement.
2) By pushing harder (applying more force) against the pool floor to
propel the body up or forward. It will take more muscular force to
move the same mass farther or higher in the same period of time. To
leap farther or take larger steps to cover more pool space in the same
number of beats will require you to increase the force, (intensity)
necessary to enable your body to do so . Just as it would require
more acceleration (force) to push harder off the bottom of the pool,
which will enable you to jump higher. In the deep water it requires
more muscular force from the legs to lift up and out of the water,
therefore increasing the intensity of the movement and the workload
on the body.
Decrease the range
of motion and you
decrease the force
required to move
through the water,
which decreases the
intensity of the
movement and
workload on the body.
Sweet, juicy and delicious! Its vibrant color and refreshing flavor
are symbols of summertime. This scrumptious fruit has many
health benefits too!
Vitamin A: This important vitamin helps support eye health and
is an antioxidant that can help the body fight off the damaging effects of free radicals.
Vitamin C: Eating watermelon can also help boost your immune system due to its vitamin C content.
Vitamin C can also help heal wounds, prevent cell damage and promote healthy teeth and gums.
Vitamin B6: Bite into watermelon to get some vitamin B which helps brain function and helps convert
protein to energy This vitamin is required for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and
norepinephrine, substances your body makes to help stabilize your mood.
Lycopene: While most people think of tomatoes as the best source of lycopene, watermelon has the
highest concentration of this nutrient out of any fruit or vegetable. Studies have found that lycopene may
help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration. Studies have also found that
lycopene can help protect your skin from sun damage.
Potassium: If you don’t feel like going bananas today, try some watermelon to get your potassium.
Potassium helps muscle and nerve function and the body maintain the proper balance of electrolytes and
acids. It also helps lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Amino Acids: Watermelon contains the amino acids citrulline and arginine. These amino acids help
promote healthy arteries, blood flow and cardiovascular function.
Water: Watermelons are about 92 percent water. Eating watermelon can help your body stay hydrated
and is very cool and refreshing on a hot summer day.
Tips To Picking A Ripe
Watermelon:
Look - Your watermelon should be
firm, symmetrical and free of major
bruises or scars. Ripe watermelons
should also be dark green in color.
Lift – The ripest watermelons have
the most water, therefore should be
relatively heavy for its size.
Turn – Turn the melon over and
check the ground spot (where it sat
on ground growing) if the spot is
yellow or light it should be ripe, if
its white or greenish it may have
been picked too soon.
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We have an unusual situation coming up in July. All the instructors
on staff will be out of town the same week.
Unfortunately we will have to cancel classes during this week.
If you have a 4 week pass that includes this week the front desk will
be able to extend it another week.
We deeply regret the inconvenience this may cause
to your workout regime.
No 7 PM Class July 4th; No Classes July 24th
No Classes July 15-20