Synchronized swimming originated in Europe. At first, it was just an entertainment program between two swimming competitions. 1920, Curtis arranged somersaults in diving and gymnastics and performed them in the water. After 1930, synchronized swimming was introduced to North America and gradually matched with dance, music and rhythm on the original basis. Synchronized swimming was listed as a performance event at the 65438-0952 Helsinki Olympic Games.
From 65438 to 0956, synchronized swimming was recognized by the International Amateur Swimming Federation.
Benefits of synchronized swimming:
Synchronized swimming is a whole-body exercise, which can mobilize more muscle groups to participate in metabolism and energy supply than other sports. Synchronized swimming can't build thick and bulging muscles, but it can improve the strength and coordination of many muscles, especially the muscles of trunk, shoulder straps and upper limbs. Because synchronized swimming in water needs to overcome great resistance.
Synchronized swimming is a periodic exercise, and long-term exercise can improve muscle strength, speed, endurance and joint flexibility. Another great benefit of synchronized swimming is the improvement of flexibility. This enables people to continue synchronized swimming when they are unable to engage in other sports activities due to age restrictions.
Because synchronized swimming has a wide range of physical activities, people who often engage in synchronized swimming will become more flexible and soft. Moreover, the correct synchronized swimming technique requires muscles to stretch first and then contract, which is conducive to continuously improving flexibility and strength.