As the temperature rises... the water will not only help you beat the heat, but it can help ease your knee pain too!

Many people underestimate how helpful getting into water can be for their arthritic knees.

Discover some great ways to help stay cool this summer, while also keeping your knees happy.

1. Minimizes Stress on the Knees

Exercising in water is a great way to reduce stress and pain in the knees. Research has shown that when standing in waist-deep water, the load into the knee joint is reduced by 50% and when in chest-deep water, the load is reduced to 25%. Pool exercises are a great way to minimize knee pain and strengthen the muscles around the knee. Swimming, walking, and cycling in the pool are all excellent options. Furthermore, the buoyancy of the water reduces the impact on the joints, making it easier to exercise and move without pain.

2. Keeps you from Overheating

Pool exercises are a great way to get your heart rate up and get the benefits of cardiovascular exercise without the risk of overheating. During the summer months, it can be difficult to find activities that you can do comfortably at any time throughout the day. Water helps keep your body temperature regulated, so you can work out for longer periods of time without feeling too hot or uncomfortable.

3. Helps with Balance

Exercising in water can be a great way to improve your balance and confidence. Pool exercises provide the perfect environment to practice and perfect your balance without the fear of falling. The buoyancy of the water helps to keep you safe and secure while you practice activities that are difficult to do on land. Once you've mastered the exercises in the pool, you'll be ready to tackle them in the gym safely.

4. Gets your Heartrate UP

If you suffer from knee arthritis or have had a knee replacement, it can be difficult to get your heart rate up with land-based exercises. Pool exercises are a great alternative to traditional cardio as they help to minimize the impact on your knee joints while still allowing you to get your heart rate up. Pool exercises can help you achieve the perfect balance between intense cardio and gentle joint support.

So, there you go!!

A few good reasons why getting into the pool this year will not only help you beat the heat, but also help get rid of your knee pain!

Click Below to watch the video and discover alternative exercises to swimming laps in the pool!

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“Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it"

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