Dozens of older people perform aerobics and therapeutic swimming for free in public swimming pools during the months of July and August.
The Municipality of Puerto Lumbreras launched during the months of July and August a swimming program and healthy activities for people over the town.
The initiative consists of specialized programs in aerobics, Aquarelax and therapeutic swimming in dozens of seniors participating municipality.
The mayor of Puerto Lumbreras, m ª Ángeles Tunisia, explained "these water activities are of particular interest, since they involve a leisure and sport to do during the summer months. Additionally, they serve to get started in this type of programs that are beneficial health of older people. "
Specifically, it has launched a program that merges AcquaGym aquatic fitness activity "and provides excellent results for all healthy people who practice it as working in immersion conditions reduces the risk of injury, it stimulates blood circulation, all the joints are exercised, it reinforces the risk of injury, the respiratory system is strengthened, and ultimately, strengthening, toning and increased flexibility is improved. "
In addition to aerobics, this year therapeutic swimming programs for seniors are offered.
The Council offers this type of free programs for the elderly, which can inform and enroll in public swimming pools.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras