Being submerged in water...

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 Being submerged in water has such an affect on oneself.  For me I feel more energized and full of life.  I love the initial exit of the pool after a good workout be it a swim or fitness class, and your muscles are tight and walking feels different.  Also, because you can get a better stretch in water, I feel lubricated and flexible, like I am now my best possible physical self I can be at the time.

I talked about the freedom of moving in the water, when submerged in the water you have all sort of capabilities that you cannot have on land... and the closest to getting their is free falling from the sky.  For example, doing somersaults, several in a row, no worries about getting your feet correctly for a landing.  Think of the synchronized swimmers, and all the cool stuff they do!  

For me especially, if you haven't met me in person (yet), I have shorter arms from birth that keeps me from putting much weight on them, so no handstands or cartwheels for me... however, in the pool I can do it all.  And maybe this particular post isn't as significant to you as it is to me or to those with a disadvantage in the physical realm and effects of gravity that prevents us from doing things that we want to do.

So back to being submerged... if the water is cool, it is very healthy for you... 

1. Keeps your heart rate down when working hard

2. Reduces inflammation

3. Increases your Immune

4. Released stress

5. Burns more calories as your body is working hard to keep you warm, and to stay warm you'll work harder!

So, lets jump in the pool, or ocean!

  

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