Body & Fitness

Why aqua jogging might be the workout for you

If you thought aqua jogging was only for older people, think again.

Ideal for low-impact toning and strengthening, this water sport is cardio and resistance exercise rolled into one, plus it’s particularly beneficial if you have tight hip flexor muscles from sitting at a desk all day.

Follow these top tips for getting the most out of your workout. Most importantly, don’t cheat by putting your feet on the bottom of the pool!

Posture

Maintain an upright posture with your shoulders directly above your hips. The flotation belts worn during classes can make you more buoyant at the back than the front, which can throw out your posture if you don’t take care to stand up straight.

Big Steps

While ‘jogging’, imagine you’re stepping over a barrel then rolling it behind you – in other words, exaggerate the movement of your front knee with each step.

Hands-free

Using your hands in a swimming motion to help propel you forward is technically cheating. Keep your fists clenched and let your legs do the work.

Slow Lane

Choose the slowest lane. ‘Go, go, go’ types might struggle with this, but aqua jogging isn’t about moving fast. Focus on technique and make ‘slow and steady’ your motto as you rack up the laps.

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