Strength training in pool?

treehugnmama · July 2016

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 · July 2016

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 · July 2016

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

treehugnmama · July 2016

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 · July 2016

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 · July 2016

Thanks fishy I bought one today along with pool barbells

meshashesha2012 · July 2016

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

treehugnmama · July 2016

meshashesha2012 wrote: »

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

Thanks

treehugnmama · July 2016

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 · July 2016

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...

Strength training in pool?

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