Summer is here. This morning I noticed the YMCA pool was already full
by 8AM. Everyone loves these long beautiful summer days, but it’s great
to throw a little variety into your workout schedule. A few nontraditional workout ideas could really give your put a little grease in your exercise grind.
Over at the That’s Fit blog, they have five tips to help you get fit at the pool.
- Leg lifts. Catching a few rays next to the pool?
Instead of just lying still, try some alternating leg lifts. Hold each
leg for about 10 seconds to tone your thighs and lower abs.
- Pool walk. Of course swimming laps is a perfect way
to get some exercise, but you’re not limited to that. Do some simple
laps of walking around the pool.
- Weight it out. When you head to the pool, you
probably tote a bag with sunscreen, sunglasses and other summer goodies.
Pack some light weights in your bag as well, then do arm curls while
relaxing in your chair.
- Poolside dips. Those tricep muscles are difficult
to keep toned. Why not cool off while working your triceps? Sit on the
edge of the pool in the shallow end and proceed to lower yourself into
the pool. After standing in the pool, pull yourself back up to the edge.
Repeat for about 10 counts.
- Diving board pull-ups. Grab the edge of the board
as if it were a pull up bar. Pull yourself up and hold for about five
seconds before lowering yourself back in the water. (Be sure to watch
out for divers!)
Get Fit in the Pool from That's Fit blog
