How to Use Aqua Joggers
Aqua joggers are foam belts used in water running. They that are designed to keep the runner suspended in the water so that just the head is above the water. Water running using an aqua jogger is a great, no-impact workout that literally anyone can do. Professional athletes, people recovering from injuries, pregnant women, the elderly and the average exercisers can all benefit from water running.
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Things You'll Need
- Swim suit
- Deep water pool
- Aqua jogger
- Aqua jogger accessories (optional)
Instructions
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Enhance Your Workout With Water Running
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Choose the right aqua jogger for you. Aqua joggers come in several different sizes and style to accommodate different body shapes and weights. They are available in both men's and women's styles. Browse through a site like Nextag to see the different options you can choose from (see Resources below).
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Get into the water and go deep enough so your feet don't touch the bottom. The aqua jogger will keep you afloat.
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Start your work out walking briskly until you get used to the sensation, then work up to a run.
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Run as if you were on land trying to keep in proper form and running at a consistent cadence. Water running is much harder than running on land because of the water resistance, so it takes practice to get good at.
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Use aqua jogger accessories such as aqua jogger dumbbells to increase the intensity of your workout. They can be used like free weights while you run to help strengthen the arms and upper body. Aqua jogger dumbbells can also help with balance while you run.
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Tips & Warnings
Use an aqua jogger if you have pain issues in your joints, as water running is no impact.
Join up with a partner to make your water running workouts more enjoyable.
Pack your aqua jogger the next time you travel so you can use it to workout in your hotel pool.
Get a junior size aqua jogger for your child learning to swim. They help keep beginning swimmers afloat as they learn to get comfortable in the water.
Remember to stay hydrated through your workout. Working out in the water makes you feel like you aren't sweating, but you are.
Adjust heart rate targets for water running. If you are monitoring your heart rate, know that it will be 10 percent lower than it would be if you were running on land.
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Comments
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Kayita74
Aug 16, 2008
Hello. I have a question. The pool where I am runnig is not deep enough. Most of the pool is only 5 foots of deep, so when I run I have to touch the bottom, I run on it. Is it wrong? I have just 11 sessions and I have had a lot of benefits: Much less cellulite, 7 pounds weigth less, stronger bones and a lot of energy during the day. Corina Urista El Paso Tx. -
Kayita74
Aug 16, 2008
Hello. I have a question. The pool where I am runnig is not deep enough. Most of the pool is only 5 foots of deep, so when I run I have to touch the bottom, I run on it. Is it wrong? I have just 11 sessions and I have had a lot of benefits: Much less cellulite, 7 pounds weigth less, stronger bones and a lot of energy during the day. Corina Urista El Paso Tx.
