Water

September 20, 2011

Water is an incredible medium to exercise in. Besides being about 800 times heavier than air, there are 4 principles of physics that govern its hydrostatic and hydrodynamic properties. This one is my favorite:

Bernoulli's Principle of Turbulence

In simple terms turbulence increases the magnitude of a workout by creating a buildup of resistance around an object. As our bodies move forward through the water a pressure (positive) acts on the front simultaneously pressure (negative) acts on the back side of our bodies.

These dual pressures have multiple benefits in strengthening our bodies but a stand out is the body becomes stronger just by simple movement. The faster the body moves the more difficult the workout. The opposite also is true, less motion less difficult. This versatility can create a more individualized program benefiting newbies to the most athletic.
More principles to follow.