Workout and Cool Off at the Same Time – Part 1
Q and A from Therapist Lauren Bounds
 Where can you go to work out and cool off at the same time? Into the water!
Okay, so you’ve seen me mention aquatic exercise in almost every article. This time I’m going to give you an actual workout to use. Aquatic exercise is great whether you're recovering from an injury, suffering from arthritis, or just love the water. No matter how you slice it, aquatic exercise is great for you and can be an awesome workout. Plus it’s a great way to cool off during the heat of the summer!
Let’s start with Cardio…
For this section you’ll need a floatation belt and a tether.
H2O Running - Your form should replicate that of running on land. Use an upright position with eyes focused ahead. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Lift your knee up high, approximately 90 degrees, and push your foot down and back behind you. Keep your elbows bent alternating pulling back with each stride. Be sure to keep you shoulders and hips square.
Cross Country Skiing – Use an upright posture. Keep your arms and legs straight. Moving the opposite arm and leg exaggerate walking. Swing your arms and legs forward and back.
Start with a warm up of 2-5 minutes. Perform cardio up to 20 minutes or longer. Mix it up with some intervals. Start with shorter intervals of 30 seconds and increase the intervals up to 1-2 minutes.
Lastly, stretch. Stretching can be done in the pool. You can use the steps or pool edge as an aid.
Next time, Lauren shares aquatic exercises to help you tone up while you keep your cool.
Take care,
Lauren
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