TheWater’s More Than Fine Why Swimming Is Excellent Exercise for Everyone
you want something more strenuous, you can rack up the laps until you’re completely spent. You can use swimming for short bursts of exercise or longer endurance sessions. There really is no limit to the ways you can structure aquatic exercise.
Swimming is one of the great joys of summer. There’s nothing quite like beating the heat with a dip, whether in the ocean, a lake, or a pool. In addition to being fun, swimming can be beneficial for your health. Here are a few reasons why you should consider taking more than a few dives this summer. IT’S EASY ON YOUR BODY Archimedes’ principle, an age-old scientific law, states, “Any object, wholly or partially immersed in a fluid, is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.” Essentially, it means that an object in water moves more freely than it does on land. Due to this fact of nature, swimming is a great exercise for people with sore joints and other issues. Compared to running, swimming won’t put undue strain on your body, no matter how much you do it. IT’S ADAPTIVE There’s a way to swim no matter your age or ability level. If you want a light workout, you can simply wade around, paddle a bit, and tread water. If
IT’S MULTIDIMENSIONAL At its core, swimming is an aerobic exercise. However, because water offers some resistance, albeit minimal, it also allows for moderate strength training. Being able to strengthen your cardio as well as your muscles in one workout is a win-win.
IT’S RELAXING Even if you are trying to maximize the gains from an aquatic
workout, it’s hard to complain when you can relax on the shore or by the pool after you’re done. According to marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols, simply being in the water is “a mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peacefulness, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with life in the moment.”
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Juicy Lucy Sliders
The Juicy Lucy is a burger with cheese hiding in the patty, and it is a staple in Minnesota. We think it should be a Fourth of July favorite nationwide.
–William “Bill” Goff
Ingredients
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16 small potato rolls, toasted
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2 lbs. ground chuck beef, 20% lean 8 slices melting cheese (like American, Swiss, Muenster, or cheddar)
Salt and pepper, to taste
“My experience here at ProPt has been wonderful! The staff, as well as everyone else, are friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. I have had multiple injuries over the last year, and each time, I choose here for my physical therapy. Recently, I fractured my wrist, which required surgery. Before I started my PT, my right hand was useless. Now I am back to doing all the things that I could do before my surgery. Thank you so much for helping me be healthy again!”
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Your favorite burger accompaniment
Directions 1. Divide beef into 16 evenly sized balls.
2. Rip cheese into roughly equal pieces, creating 16 equal portions. 3. Using your index finger, create a small indentation in each ball. 4. Fill indention with cheese and pinch meat around to seal. Then gently form balls into 3/4 -inch-thick patties. Season patties. 5. Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high. 6. Lightly coat skillet with oil and cook patties in batches. Brown one side undisturbed, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. 7. Serve on toasted potato rolls with your favorite accompaniments.
–Joanne Fortunato
Inspired by Bon Appétit Magazine
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