Summer time is here which means working out in the pool is both convenient and fun to do. The best part about working out in the pool is that it doesn't always feel like such a chore- it's fun.
1. K Tread- Slightly more difficult than treading water. In the deep end, tread water as you cup your hands and make small circles to keep yourself afloat. Lift your right leg in front of you while you keep your left leg below you. Continue treading and switch legs after 10 seconds. Repeat as desired.
2. Wake Kicks- Grab the side of the pool and begin kicking powerfully with your legs together like a dolphin. Kick for 30 seconds (or until you feel the burn). Switch between dolphin kick and freestyle (scissor) kicks. Doing this underwater adds resistance and will help tone your legs.
3. Swim Laps!! I find that swimming laps is not only beneficial to my physical health but also allows me my daily thinking time. If you find that it is simply too boring to do without a little extra help you might think about investing in an underwater iPod pouch and waterproof headphones. You can find some cheaper versions for around $50 that work pretty well. I also recommend getting fins if you find that you enjoy swimming- fins allow for more resistance on your feet and will help tone your legs.
Example Lap Workout for me: I will usually repeat sets or add distance for a longer workout.
200 meter warmup freestyle
300 meter freestyle moderate speed
100 meter dolphin kick sprint with fins
50 meter butterfly sprint with fins
100 meter freestyle kick
100 meter freestyle sprint with fins
300 meter freestyle moderate speed
200 meter freestyle cooldown.
total meters: 1,350 meters
Health Tip: Be constantly hydrating while exercising- especially while swimming. You don't realize how much water you are losing because you're in the pool.
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