Introduction to synchronized swimming, fitness swimming, competitive swimming skills and techniques, and other aquatic activities such as water polo, skin diving and underwater hockey. The focus of this course is to maintain and improve one's swimming fitness level and endurance through lap swimming. Principals of fitness, components of an aerobic workout, stroke critiques to improve efficiency and workout routines to increase endurance, speed and swimming distances will be covered. Aquacise is exercise performed vertically in the water. It is a combination of stretching, toning, some dance, calisthenics and athletic moves performed in the water.
Water is a great medium to exercise in.
Water is heavier than air, so resistance is present through out the whole range of motion of an exercise, which benefits the muscle both on contracting and lengthening of the muscle. Water also keeps you cool as you exercise, which is especially beneficial for individuals prone to heat stress. The roots of synchronized swimming can be attributed to Esther Williams and the old MGM movie spectaculars of the 1950's, today synchronized swimming has evolved into a highly competitive Olympic sport. It is a sport that is challenging and beautiful combining stamina, skill and choreography . This course is an introduction to synchronized swimming.