Pool Exercises....any suggestions?

apdoxies
apdoxies Posts: 57
edited September 18 in Fitness and Exercise
Just wondering if anyone has any pool exercises (besides swimming) that will burn those calories. We just got a pool & the water depth is about 40"...hoping to use it for exercise & relaxation :smile:
Thanks!

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  • apdoxies
    apdoxies Posts: 57
    Just wondering if anyone has any pool exercises (besides swimming) that will burn those calories. We just got a pool & the water depth is about 40"...hoping to use it for exercise & relaxation :smile:
    Thanks!
  • beep
    beep Posts: 1,242 Member
    Just did this myself.

    1. Jogging in place, bringing knees up to your chest.

    2. Add arm exercises, just like you are doing light weights, with palms open to cause more resistance from the water. (curls, arm circles)

    3. Lunges, alternating your legs

    4. and then once you are warmed up, do your lunges without touching the bottom of the pool.
  • iojoi
    iojoi Posts: 378 Member
    my son and i walk accross the pool doing long low strides
    and we use the rail so we can do pull ups
    if u hang on the rail and lay on ur back u can do a version of ab crunches
    we also cycle our legs back and forth
    i also swim using just arms and then just my legs
    i went to a water areobics class to get to get some ideas but its hard to explain how u do it without seein it
    u have to get creative and see what u can do in ur pool as they are all set out differently
    where theres a will theres a way :flowerforyou:
  • wtchywmn
    wtchywmn Posts: 193
    I was just getting ready to ask the same question. We just bought a pool yesterday and they will be installing it next week. I am so excited and looking forward to working out without sweating.:laugh: I know I like the easy way out.
  • apdoxies
    apdoxies Posts: 57
    Thanks everyone for the great suggestions! I can't wait to try them out!
  • apdoxies
    apdoxies Posts: 57
    I was just getting ready to ask the same question. We just bought a pool yesterday and they will be installing it next week. I am so excited and looking forward to working out without sweating.:laugh: I know I like the easy way out.

    I agree! LOL I'll take working out w/o the sweating ANY day!
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