Water Aerobics and Strengthening Exercise: 20 New Ways to Jog in the Pool

[@1stltwife]

HI. I am 59 and have had 3 spinal fusions with screws and plates. I am trying to rehab and lose weight. I started lap swimming and recently saw your videos and have had added your jog and exercises to my routine! It is a great idea to kick your routine up a notch! I can say that these exercises have added a whole new dimension to my routine. I have dropped 21 lbs and 2 sizes. I cut out bad carbohydrates and my blood sugar is great! If you have joint problems or want to be challenged without injury, use a pool! This channel has been a great motivation. Do yourself a favor and feel great! Thanks y'all and God bless!

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Gretchen, you're an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

[@bellakitty6418]

🎉 awesome

[@AquaVivaFit]

Just found your channel. Great aqua fit exercises!

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Glad you found me. Thanks for watching!

[@amy5133]

Thank you so much for these videos. From Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Thanks for watching!

[@lcaraballos]

Thanks for sharing! Very helpful

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

You're welcome.Thanks for watching!

[@sherrybuFitness]

Great exercises.

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Thank you for following Water Exercise Coach!

[@happyperson6220]

Hey, just curious if you are using a fitness tracker in the water? If so, what brand I would like to keep track of my steps even in the water if possible.

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Personally I rely on the evidence based rating of perceived exertion. Measuring Intensity: waterexercisecoach.com/what-is-exercise-intensity-and-how-does-it-affect-your-results/ The water itself is a conductive surface that interferes with many heart rate monitors ability to effectively measure HR. Here are a couple of recommended HR monitors for water exercise: Garmin: HRM-Swim: www.garmin.com/en-US/p/512311 Polar Oh1: www.polar.com/us-en/sensors/oh1-optical-heart-rate-sensor/

[@BrendaCatanzaro]

I have been doing this in my pool for a while- and would really love to have a way of knowing how many calories are burned- i usually will also have weights in my hands and alternate arm movements- to try to get in full body workout.

[@GodisAgapelove4172]

Thanks for video.

[@evgheniagehringer7370]

Simple is better, thank you!👍👍👍👌

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Well said! Thanks for watching.

[@zainedussauge4740]

You're the best!!!! 😊

[@corrinapalmer6251]

I love this can't wait to try them out, can you turn the belt to the front and use it to do backstroke

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Corina, flotation belts are typically used for vertical water exercise rather than swimming. Depending on the amount of flotation backstroke with the arms might be difficult. You can certainly give it a try and see how it works for you!

[@frogmoonmama]

Love these! Thank you. Please keep making water videos!

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Thank you for your request. Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@manoj8222]

Very nice workout.thanks

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for following along.

[@lalerej4570]

Thanks. I like the ideas. Will try it.

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Thank you for following WECOACH! We'd love to hear how you do.

[@Lamusicienne]

Hi. This seems to be very good and nice exercises. But i have to ask, do you think it would work in a pool that is only 1 meter deep?

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Great question! Shallow water exercise is normally suggested at chest deep water so it depends on the height of the individual. These same moves could be done as a "march" if the water is too shallow for jogging.

[@fatemehshirazi6373]

👌👌 It was great.

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Thank you!

[@sporter2608]

What type of watch would you recommend to track calories burned with these exercises? I have a Fitbit Versa 2, but I am afraid to keep my hand under water for too long for fear that it will damage my watch (although the instructions state that it can be used for swim tracking).

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Fitness trackers provide generalized information. For water I recommend monitoring your work effort using rating of perceived exertion. It's well documented this subjective measure of work effort correlates strongly to objective measures. Try moving through variable levels of intensity: light (feels easy), moderate (heart rate and breathing elevated), vigorous (talking is no longer an option). When you do intervals this is the best way to burn calories.

[@rampantbullproductions]

im currently running a mile in the pool at my gym in 34 mins 50 seconds. 1.25m deep barefoot with only swim shorts on and 25m long pool

[@carolynmn7126]

What is the best water depth for doing these exercises? I was told water should hit at about the level of your underarms. Or should it be at your waist? I'm putting in a small therapy pool and don't know if water level should be 3' or 3.5'. I'm 5' tall. Will appreciate your help.

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Hi Carolyn, Shallow-water exercise is typically performed at level of underarms yes! Waist deep will feel much like land-based exercise. If you are building a pool, you should reach out to the Build a Pool experts. Total Aquatic Programming for information you'll want to know before you start building. totalaquatic.llc/

[@abdelhadihssan877]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

You’re welcome 😊

[@realwarrior2002]

Love this video

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vanitatalaulikar3462]

I am having hamstring ans adductor stain can I do this jogging ? Or would you like to suggest something different?

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Vanita, always listen to your body and move in a range that is pain free. You might want to try deep water with a flotation belt so that you have no impact and can focus on mobility and gentle strengthening.

[@FV1000LSM510]

How does one get certified to do water fitness: water walking, deep water running and exercises. I am interested in getting certified in this. I used water walking, deep water running and my PT exercises in the water as soon as I was allowed in water after knee replacement surgery. I would love to teach people to do the same but not a set to music class format. I envision session to get them to point they can continue on their own.

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Thank you for your interest! I offer teacher training twice a year: spring and fall. Next class is in October and you can learn more and get an invitation here. waterexercisecoach.com/wavemakers/ Also here is an article more about certification. waterexercisecoach.com/choose-water-exercise-certification/

[@poojas2116]

Woowww 😍 😍 😍

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Thanks so much Pooja! Thanks for watching.

[@JasmineC8]

I love this! I am going to try this! If I were to walk/jog for 30 minutes in the pool everyday is that an equivalent workout to if I were to walk/jog for 30 minutes on dry ground?

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Jazzie thanks for following along! Results in water exercise will vary as there are many factors. One of the keys to results is intensity. Best to warm-up and see if you can identify 3 training intensities. Easy (like you were out of an easy paced walk on land). Moderate (heart rate and breathing rate increased) and Vigorous (by this point you are breathing hard as this is a challenging effort). In your 30 minute workout try to work through these variable intensities. Make sure you start and finish your workout with 5-minutes easy pace. That is the best way to a 30-minute water walk/run workout with great results!

[@1stltwife]

@@WaterExerciseCoach i have had 3 fusions and only can really exercise in the pool. I swim laps but just started adding new wo4k outs! These are great and fyi...I have dropped 22 lbs in 3 and 1/2" months..it works and you can feel the results. Thank you for all the help! I am 59 and have not looked or felt this good in years!

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

@@1stltwife thank you for this huge dose of inspiration! You should be proud of your great achievement. Congratulations!

[@petefogel2133]

I've been jogging in place in the pool for about a month now. I feel a noticeable difference, especially in my backside and hips. My posture has improved and my legs feel like rocks. Again, this is only after 30 days. Though, I do 60 minutes (not 30) a-day, 7 days a week. I'm really enjoying it and seeing the results after month one.

[@dawnduffy2898]

i'm 65 years old and had two very successful hip replacements last year. would this be a good way for me to exercise and lose weight? i have a pool in my back yard for summer (we're in the northeast of US). what advantage would it be for me to get an aquajogger or another device?

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Hi Dawn, the pool is a great place to exercise and get stronger after joint replacement. A belt is suggested for deep water and webbed gloves will help engage the core. I recommend and use HYDROFIT: www.hydrofit.com/water-exercise/ Try jogging using some of the options in the video. Then pick your favorite one and jog at an intensity of: light (10 seconds) moderate (10 seconds) vigorous (10 seconds). This is a simple interval pattern sure to ramp up your metabolism! Let me know how you do.

[@norainiahmad4739]

Hi , i had a knee pain can i do this workout?

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Noraini, absolutely! Move in a range that feels good. If it hurts, try making the move smaller or going slower. Still hurts? Stop and move to the next one. Your body will tell you exactly what it needs. Let me know how you do!

[@shepopop]

I jog and use my arms to move forward in the pool . Is this excercice ok ? I swim at least 5 hours a week

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Great exercise! You might also want to try traveling backwards to strengthen the abs and back. You can also try adding one of the jog variations in between swimming to add variety to your routine.

[@HaywardEntertainment]

Where do you buy your shoes from

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

www.h2owear.com/ is where I buy my water shoes, gloves and apparel.

[@dbf5803]

Looks beneficial.... Anyone else do this from being a sedentary person?

[@fetpippins]

Since the pandemic, I've been very sedentary and started water jogging to try and lose some weight. After two one hour sessions I can tell it's working. I have more energy and it helps me sleep because I've become a bit of an insomniac .

[@dbf5803]

@@fetpippins Thank you!

[@shushmayadav7050]

I Love videos

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Thank you!

[@handler803]

Another thing ive thought of was doing a boxers skip/jump rope skip in the pool

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

I love that idea! Mix it up with a few different foot positions to enhance the benefits.

[@dbf5803]

@@WaterExerciseCoach Is this guy serious? I'm intrigued, but by his KZbin name, I'm inclined to think he is a troller.

[@yasmeenyasmeensulthana]

❤

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

👍

[@debbie0greer164]

Lost 20lbs jogging in the pool!

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Woo hoo! Congratulations on this great achievement.

[@debbie0greer164]

I cut what I ate in half for my main meals

[@gunindergill6759]

@@debbie0greer164 how long did it take you and for how long (duration) did you excercise and how many times in a week ?

[@debbie0greer164]

Guninder Gill because I really enjoy music I did it for 30 min, then 45, then 1 hour and I figured I’d go to 1.15 hours because it was fun. I did it 5 days a week. I alternated some jumping jacks and a lot of things from this channel. I lost about 12 lbs the first year and my final 12 last summer.

[@debbie0greer164]

Water Exercise Coach ty😉

[@فواصلشغف]

👏👏❤👍

[@sarratidjani990]

👏👏👍😘

[@roseeze166]

I hope this won't aggravate knee pain

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

Great question! When doing any exercise you should always move in range that is comfortable. The varied foot positions can help with knee pain as it works to strengthen the knees and hips. I'd suggest trying one or two of the foot positions and see how your body feels. If all good, add another one to your routine. Always move in a range that feels good.

[@ninasikand985]

@@WaterExerciseCoach is it necessary to wear pool shoes for this workout, like the person in the video?

[@WaterExerciseCoach]

@@ninasikand985 When exercising in shallow water shoes can provide several benefits. A few include: In chest deep, you are 30% weight bearing, shoes can help decrease joint stress. They provide foot support which allows you to transition between moves more easily. They can protect the feet in/out of the pool which is a high priority for people who have Diabetes for example. Most of my clients where shoes for these reasons (unless we are doing yoga or deep-water then they choose to go barefoot).

[@ninasikand985]

@@WaterExerciseCoach Many thanks. I will look for a pair of shoes.