Water exercise is an alternative to swimming laps over and over again, or water exercise can be an addition to a regular swim routine. Water exercises using weights and buoyant belts are low impact and often good for people recovering from injuries, people who are aging, people who are overweight or women who are pregnant. The exercises are easy on the joints because a person's weight is partially supported by the water, and movement is slowed. Various types of belts and weights are available.
Water Exercise Belts
Water exercise belts are buoyancy belts that facilitate low-impact pool exercise, such as jogging and water aerobics. The belts help people stay afloat so that they can breath easily while exercising in deep water.
Pool Fitness Barbells
Pool fitness barbells are used in low-impact water workouts. They tone a person's arm muscles by creating resistance in the water. Typically, they are made with non-slip hand grips, they are lightweight, and they come in different resistance levels. They can be used for weight-loss programs, rehabilitation or physical therapy, or standard exercise routines.
Water Wrist & Ankle Weights
Water weights are weights that people place around their wrists or ankles. They can weight less than 1 lb. up to 4 lbs. Often the weights are adjustable in increments. Typically, they are covered with neoprene to minimize water retention.
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