Water Workouts

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• Exercising in water helps flexibility. You can bend and move your body in water in ways you can't on land.
• Exercising in water reduces your risk of injury. Water makes your body float, keeping your joints from being pounded or jarred and helps prevent sore muscles and injury.
• Exercising in water keeps you refreshed, keeping you cool in the water even when you are working hard.

You don't need to know how to swim to work out in water. You can check out swim centers in your area to find the best water workout for you.

Shallow-Water Exercises

For shallow-water workouts, the water level should be between your waist and your chest. If the water is too shallow, it will be hard for you to move your arms underwater. If the water is deeper than chest-height, it will be hard to keep your feet on the bottom of the pool.

Deep-Water Exercises

For deep-water workouts, most of your body is underwater so that your whole body will get a good workout. For your safety and comfort, be sure to wear a foam belt or life jacket.

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