Pool workouts

Eric_Geary

Hey MFP i was wondering if any of you knew any pool workouts that would help build muscle mass and burn fat?

prettylyzard

Check out swimplan.com It helps you create swim routines that meet your goals. It's really great!

CFAITH_WARD

Swimming is the one exercise that tones every inch of your body according to Womens health Mag.....I beleive it I have really started turning pool time into exercise time.....Swimmming back and forth across the pool, Squats are really good to do in the pool too.

Precious_Nissa

I do water workouts about 2 sometimes 3 times a week because its an awesome burn....

I start with swimming 1 to 2 laps
then i do water jogging very fast and vigourous for about 10 minutes just to start
then i go into deep water and tread water for 10 to 15 minutes
then i go to the stairs and do pushups and backward squats...i do repetition count 30
then i go back to joggin
then i do lunges, front, back and side
then i do some squats and jumping jacks
then back to swimming 2 sometimes 3 laps and i repeat


i normally do them until i have finished 1 to 1 1/2 hrs and burn a good 1000 calories

dogdaze

See if your local pool or fitness center offers any Water Aerobics or exercise classes. Here is a slide show from Mayo Clinic on water exercises www.mayoclinic.com/health/aquatic-exercise/SM00055

wiseg2

I just swim laps for about 30 minutes. It burns a lot of calories and is very relaxing for me.