Strength training in pool?

treehugnmama

Any suggestions for exercise in pool? I have a pool and it's too hot to hike so 2 weeks ago I did 10 laps and after the first 3 I thought I could sink or have a heart attack at any time so had hubby watch me.

Now I am doing 40 laps play with kids for a bit pass etc and I do another 40 with lest effort then the first 10.

What can I do in my backyard pool? Should I focus on faster laps or more? I will hold a floating football in my hand hoping to tone my arms? Long way to go..

usmcmp

http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/burn-calories-pool-no-laps-required

I personally like to switch between just arms or just legs for laps. Different strokes also provide new challenges.

lorrpb

You can wear hand paddles to increase resistance and do various exercises.

treehugnmama

usmcmp wrote: »

http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/burn-calories-pool-no-laps-required

I personally like to switch between just arms or just legs for laps. Different strokes also provide new challenges.

Wow that is a great resource thanks!!! I can't wait to get in the pool tomorrow.

I have been trying to find some paddles but I'm going to jave to order online I think.

fishy145

If you have a kickboard: place it perpendicular to the water, half in and half out and kick like you normally would. Creates a lot of resistance and is actually quite difficult. Best of luck!

treehugnmama

Thanks fishy I bought one today along with pool barbells

meshashesha2012

http://www.speedousa.com/speedofit-training

treehugnmama

meshashesha2012 wrote: »

http://www.speedousa.com/speedofit-training

Thanks

treehugnmama

I used the board to day and alternated 10 kick board lengths with 20 reps of arm weights (pool version) till I hit 80 lengths and it was a much better workout then the regular laps I was doing... thanks for the ideas!!!

treehugnmama

Should you be really sore the day after a workout?

Does that mean you did good or too much?

With hiking hills id be a bit sore but nothing to stop me the next day but today I'm super stiff and feel like I got run over. If that's how it should be I will push through...