What are some good exercises to do while in the pool besides laps? Is there anything that can help the abdominal region?
2006-07-31 12:28:13 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
POOL EXERCISES:
http://www.beachwatchnj.com/pool_exercises.htm
POOL-SIDE STRENGTH TRAINING:
http://home.earthlink.net/~minnows/Information/StrengthTraining.html
Abdominal Exercises
http://www.changingshape.com/resources/articles/abdominal-exercises.asp
2006-07-31 12:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Swirly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tread water, better yet, take two bricks or other weights, hold your arms out of the water and then tread for 10 minutes minimum.
You can dive for stuff in the pool. Throw in rings in different directions and see whether you can bring them all back to the surface on one breath.
You can try swimming using just your arms or just your legs.
You can walk in the pool using water as resistance.
Improve flexibility by doing rolls underwater .
Do jumping jacks.
Float and raise your legs straight up, alternating while keeping your body afloat. That'll be good for your abs.
Everyone around you will think you've lost your marbles, but ey .. lol
2006-07-31 19:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There sure are, I am an old lady who has had a flabby tummy for decades, but I took a water aerobics class for three years and now I actually have abs! You have to do it about three times a week, but it really works. We do a number of different exercises for abs. The easiest, I guess is to just stand in the water with your knees slightly bent, relax, breathe out, and pull your belly button toward your spine. When you have to take a breath, let your tummy pouch out, repeat. Do the same, but try to pull your organs all up towards your shoulders. Others use a "noodle" that styrofoam tube... For that you hang in deeper water, pull your legs up to a horizontal position using only your abs. Then pull up your knees, then the knees to the sides. Do all of this in time to your breath, breathing out as you tighten the abs. Good luck
2006-07-31 19:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Opalita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is very good exercise, but it dosn't have that much abdominal work out unless you're doing water arobics.
2006-07-31 19:31:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to do some leg ups while in the pool
2006-07-31 19:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by Boom!!! Shock A Locka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SWIMMING IS THE BEST EXERCISE METHOD OUT THERE. YOU SWEAT AS YOU SWIM WHICH YOU MAY NOT REALIZE. VERY COOL, NO PUN INTENDED.
2006-07-31 19:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by pete cochino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeaa im trying to figure that out to....tell me when you find the answer
2006-07-31 19:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by niicolee♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's
2006-07-31 19:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by Hendra K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some crunches
2006-07-31 19:31:54 · answer #9 · answered by i love my son wyatt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do it all the time!!!!!!!!
2006-07-31 19:31:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋