Most of us want to lose weight as quickly as possible. That’s why we are often on the lookout for workout programs that can help burn fat faster. A lot of people are signing up for gym memberships, yoga classes, spin classes, and even Zumba. If you’ve done all these or are doing them already, but also looking for other ways to make your fitness routine more enjoyable, why not try your workouts in the pool?
Pool exercises are very good for health because aside from adding resistance to your workouts, it puts less pressure on your joints. That’s why people with joint problems, as well as the elderly opt for this fun exercise program to strengthen their bodies.
Here are some examples that you can try:
Water Jogging
One good warm-up exercise in the pool is water jogging. If you increase the intensity of your jogs, you will be able to burn up to 17 calories per minute. Perform this for three minutes before doing some light exercises and it will help you to regulate your heartbeat.
Half Suspended Jumping Jack
Doing regular jumping jacks is hard enough, but introduce water into the equation and you will find it much harder to execute. The resistance from the water will make it difficult for you to jump up, plus your natural buoyancy can either tip you forward or backward once you enter the pool.
Try to do as many as you can, without tipping over.
Flutter Kick
Flutter Kick will help strengthen your legs.
- Hold onto the edge of the pool, then raise your body so that you are parallel to the pool.
- Flatter your legs underwater as fast as you can within a minute.
- Aim to keep your legs submerged while executing the flutter kick, rather than raising your legs.
Knee Tuck
Performing this exercise on land can actually jar your joints if you are not too careful, but this one is going to be easy while you are in a pool. It will be a bit difficult to jump while you are in the water, let alone raise your knees towards your chest without flopping forward. But if you manage to master it, it will be one of the strongest weapons in your water training as it can tone your core too.
Pool Plank
Planks are good for strengthening your core, but if you are having a hard time maintaining a plank on land, you’ll find this exercise to be useful. You will need a flutter board or a noodle to hold.
Push the board/noodle in the water until your body is on an even incline, and try to hold this pose for as long as you can manage. And make sure that your head is above the water as you perform this plank.
Working out doesn’t have to be boring! Check out our How to Start a Walking Routine blog to see how even walking can be enjoyable!