Many physicians recommend swimming to patients with arthritis. If you have this condition, getting a swimming pool can reduce your pain and allow you to exercise more easily. If you’re still on the fence about having one installed, here’s more information about how swimming will benefit you.

Why You Need a Swimming Pool If You Have Arthritis

Swimming is the ideal exercise for people with arthritis, reducing joint pain, muscle stiffness, and fatigue. Since water supports most of your weight when you’re submerged, the joints don’t experience much stress when you work out in a pool.

Although walking and other low-impact exercises are also helpful, a pool allows your muscles to work harder because water provides more resistance than air. Moving in the water can also stimulate blood circulation in the joints and muscles, promoting healing. 

How to Work Out in a Pool

It’s important to stay safe when exercising. Talk to your doctor to find out what workouts are safe for your condition. Also, prepare your muscles with some warmup by stretching your arms and legs.

There are many gentle workouts that reduce discomfort. If you want to swim, choose low-stress movements like doggy paddling or crawl strokes, which are easier to maintain for longer periods. Kicking your legs or doing arm circles in the water can be enough to make a difference.

Even just walking through the swimming pool may help your leg joints. You’ll see the most significant effects when you tread through deep parts with only your chin above the surface. If you have the energy, boost your workout by attempting to run.

To have a pool installed before the warmer season, turn to Distinctive Swimming Pools in Washington Depot, CT. This family-owned and -operated company has served residents of Fairfield and Litchfield counties for over 75 years. They handle both small- and large-scale installations and carry supplies from top brands, including Hayward®, Pentair®, and Goldline®. Visit their website to learn more about their work, or call (860)-868-3622 to discuss a project.