Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You’ll Need:
- Swimming pool
- Swimsuit
- Flotation belt
- Float shoes
Step1
Flotation belts and shoes are not required for water jogging, though they give you more flexibility in your workouts. Without flotation gear, find a pool where you can run in waist-deep water.
Step2
If you want to use flotation gear, hit the pool in an area deep enough that your feet aren’t touching the bottom.
Step3
Properly fitted, your aqua belt should keep you buoyant enough that only your head will be above water. Maintain an upright vertical position no matter how fast you are running.
Step4
Because the pool water creates resistance around your entire body, your arms will do more work than they would in land-based running. Pump your arms as you normally would on the land, and don’t be surprised if you feel an extra burn the next couple days.
Step5
Water jogging is very tiring, especially for beginners. Expect your legs to feel like wet noodles after your first workout.
Step6
Even though the pool temperature might keep you from feeling sweaty and overheated, hydration is still important. Drink plenty of water.
Step7
For some people, water running is as tedious and boring as a treadmill run. To keep it interesting, create interval workouts and focus on proper form and cadence.
Comments
jimdris said
on 1/8/2008 We have an above ground 21' pool. Do we run in place or try to run around the inside perimeter?
ZachC said
on 10/16/2007 liked your advice...am re-habbing my right achilles and have been doing some 'pool therapy' recently...will definitely be trying some water jogging!