Water running is a popular water sport that has grown in popularity over the last few years. Water running can be practiced in the swimming hall in the pool area reserved for it, but also in the lake. The sport efficiently consumes calories and burns fat. In addition, it has many other health benefits.
Water running in the lake is a great way to practice water sports! The sport is an effective form of exercise, and Finland with its thousands of lakes and beautiful nature offers wonderful training landscapes.
Water running in short
In water running, the swimmer advances in the water in a vertical position and at the same time makes running movements. You can practice the sport without any equipment, but it is often good to use, for example, a floating water running belt, which makes the exercise lighter and the position remains correct more easily. Water running shoes and water running gloves are also a great addition to the hobby. Various weights are also available for strength training, for example.
Water running technique
It would be good to practice water running for at least half an hour at a time. The pace is calm, and there is no need to rush. Sure, you can take different sprints, but even then it's important to take care of maintaining the right technique. If you want to do a more effective exercise, you can, for example, go alternately for one minute fast and one minute more slowly, or three minutes fast with one minute recovery and repeat this, for example, five times.
Water running equipment
- Water running belt : The water running belt is the most common equipment for the hobbyist. The belt is attached to the waist at the highest point of the waist, above the sacrum. It is essential that the belt is a suitable size and is fastened tightly enough so that it does not rise towards the armpits when moving in the water. Note a water running belt is not buoyant in the same way as, for example, a life jacket.
- Water running shoes : With water running shoes, you get more power for training, because they increase the resistance of the water. When exercising with water running shoes, the muscle work of the legs increases, and water running is a good exercise for the muscles of the whole leg, such as the buttocks, thighs and calves.
- Water running gloves : Water running gloves make the work done by the hands more efficient. For example, the extensors, biceps and shoulders work more when using floating water running gloves.
- Other equipment
- Bathing cap protects hair and ears from getting wet and from the sun when exercising outdoors. Aqua ction's selection includes both fabric and silicone swimming caps. You can also protect your ears with earplugs
- You can also enjoy running swimming pool with.
- Aquaction's water running shoes are durable, but you get new ones as an accessory straps , if they wear out as a result of hard use.
Did you know this about water running?
- Water running burns a lot of calories and burns fat efficiently. An effective workout consumes up to 500 calories per hour.
- The sport is suitable for almost everyone! Water running, for example, is gentle on the joints, and it is also used as a form of rehabilitation. Many active athletes also water run as part of their training.
- Water running is good health exercise, and water exercise improves oxygen and energy consumption, among other things.
- Water running is an effective sport! Water gives the muscles an answer, but at the same time is gentle compared to many other sports.
- You can swim in the pool as well as in the lake. On a beautiful summer day, the mind also rests while enjoying nature! Note remember sunscreen when exercising outside.
- Remember to also protect your hair and eyes from the sun while exercising in the lake. For example, use a fabric swimming cap and mirrored goggles or sunglasses.
