Pool Exercises

[jhayx7]

Now that our pool is open at our complex, I want to start doing some exercise in the morning before work. I am going to run laps in the pool but are there any other exercises you guys can suggest?

 

[f4phantom2500]

just swim nonstop for like 15 minutes, then increase by like 5 minutes every week or two. by nonstop, i mean that if you aren't actively swimming, you should be treading water. note that you should spend nearly the entire time actively swimming. it's actually a very good workout.

 

[Hyperblaze]

Depending on how big your pool is. Here is my typical workout routine.

4 laps (25 meters each lap) for warmup without stopping

rest for 2 mins

Swim 6 laps

rest 30 seconds

Swim 6 laps

rest 30 seconds

rinse & repeat

 

[mitaiwan82]

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070427/the-home-swimmer/

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Just plain old swimming is excellent exercise. It works all the major muscle groups and provides a great cardiovascular workout. There's no real need to invent any specific exercises unless you want to target specific muscles.

 

[irishScott]

I've found that just screwing around in the water (as long as you remain in motion) gets pretty tiring after a while. For something organized, just swim laps.

 

[f4phantom2500]

Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070427/the-home-swimmer/

lol, what's a human rishing rod?