Running in pool

glo1196

How do I log running in the pool deep end for an hour. It registers my steps, but I only get about 60 burned calories. I go as fast as I can it’s not a leisurely pace. Just don’t know how exactly to log it. Water aerobics maybe?

mtaratoot

cmriverside

Yeah^^ It's in the Exercise database.

But I hafta ask, how do you run in the deep end? Would that just be treading water? I meeeeeeeeeean....
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mtaratoot

cmriverside wrote: »

Yeah^^ It's in the Exercise database.

But I hafta ask, how do you run in the deep end? Would that just be treading water? I meeeeeeeeeean....
:flowerforyou:

You wear a flotation device that keeps your head and shoulders above the water. Look up "Deep water running." It's a very low-impact way to move your body and work your muscles. The water provides some resistance, and it's very easy on your joints.

cmriverside

Of course I can envision it, mtaratoot.

I'm a water person.

If I wanted to burn the most calories, I wouldn't use a floaty, I'd use my arms to keep me working harder in the deep end.

I have to admit to using leg buoys sometimes when I do freestyle laps, though. Makes a huge difference for my back, core and arms - which is my main focus in the pool.

girlwithcurls2

I have no idea how to record this. We did lots of it included in a Water X class. Any pool running is challenging. Shallow water running is difficult too. Using your arms and treading water is a workout, but eliminate your arms and just make your legs do the work? That's a killer non-impact leg workout. Maybe put it in as Water Aerobics?

tomcustombuilder

Run in the shallow end while holding dumbells