A lot of women in Dubai are struggling with weight loss issues and, at Trainer.ae, we think we have one rather simple solution: Go swimming! Can swimming really provide an answer to all fitness issues? Well, not exactly but it certainly is a great option for people struggling with weight loss issues or simply looking to maintain their shape. Unfortunately, not too many people know about all the great health benefits of swimming; so we have compiled some reasons why swimming might be better for women in Dubai than other fitness exercises such as running. Read on to find out more.
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Full body workout.
Swimming literally works out every major muscle and joint group in the body simultaneously, making it one of the most effective compound exercises you could do for weight loss and muscle toning. Depending on how you swim, you will use your arms, core, back, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and even calves when you swim. Swimming won’t necessarily build you larger muscles, though; the effects are more of toning and sculpting which is ideal for women who might not be very interested in building large muscles.
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Cardio
By now you have probably heard over and over again how good cardio exercise are for weight loss. This is so true so it’s worth repeating here again: if you’re looking to lose weight then you ought to focus on doing a lot of cardio exercises. Running/jogging is probably the first cardio exercise that comes to mind; however, swimming is might provide a more effective cardio workout depending on the intensity at which you swim. In one good hour of swimming, you could burn upwards of 500-600 calories.
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Joint Protection
Another way in which swimming definitely gets one up over running is joint protection. Over time, all that running on the pavement has a cumulative effect on the knees that could lead to serious bone and joint problems later on in life. Swimming, on the other hand, is actually quite good for rehabilitating injured joints. Women, in particular, are more susceptible to developing serious complications from exercise so we strongly recommend swimming for women in Dubai.
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Have fun while working out
There’s something so soothing about being immersed in water especially on a very hot day. it’s no surprise that swimming even has a therapeutic effect for many people. Because swimming is also not a weight bearing exercise (the water bears the weight of your body) it is much easier to perform and you may be able to swim for far longer than you can run.
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Beat the heat
Here’s another reason why swimming should be the first choice for women in Dubai: swimming is a perfect way to deal with Dubai’s intense heat. Whereas going for a run outside in temperatures around the 40 degree (Celsius) mark can be impractical but swimming is a perfectly natural thing a lot of people do when it’s hot.
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Practical considerations
Despite its flashy cosmopolitan feel, trendy nightclubs and large expat community, Dubai still remains a significantly traditional society and women might consider it improper or indecent to share a pool with men. Many places to swim in Dubai offer a solution to this challenge by having separate times for men and women to swim.
For even more privacy, you can choose to swim at one of the numerous places in Dubai that offer indoor swimming pools.
Conclusion
Swimming really is the perfect exercise for anyone looking to lose weight and tone their muscles at the same time. It helps people burn more calories, develop major muscles and joints and generally develop a sculpted look. The Dubai heat makes swimming an even more practical idea and there’s really no excuse for not doing it.
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