It is becoming common, even among high-level athletes, to incorporate extra-pool workouts into the routine water training, the so-called “dryland training”.
This includes training for all the aspects for which the discipline is unable to train for certain specific reasons.
As swimming is practiced in the water, it should be remembered that the body is trained in conditions in which gravity is (almost) absent. Without gravity, you cannot actually strengthen your body, especially the bones and joints. For example, it is not uncommon to have swimmers (mainly athletes, or those swimming since a young age) complaining about pain in the lower back, knee or ankle the day after playing futsal, or running.
YOGA may be used for such a purpose.
Having its origins in the Indian culture, the term yoga includes today a series of body and mind exercises.
Hata Yoga is the most common practice. A session consists in assuming static positions (asanas), which, depending on the level of experience, are maintained for several seconds or minutes while controlling the breath.
Regular practice of 1 or 2 hours a week ensures 6 major benefits for your body:
1. FLEXIBILITY
This is probably the biggest benefit yoga brings to your body. Increasing flexibility will give you a…
