9 Pool Exercises for a Low-Impact, Full Body Workout

[{"selector":"#anim-c1d671fe-32bc-4d8d-8660-0ccae6bc4090","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5833a1b7-fc98-4f96-91e5-a6a4108feac5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.53399%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn More Water Walking: Simply walking back and forth in the pool provides a great low-impact cardiovascular workout. Arrow

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[{"selector":"#anim-a94f2cd6-6557-4013-8176-43e65f9122ad","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-92366e79-ae97-460a-8943-ba1f8c92eeb5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.53399%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn More Flutter Kicks: Stand near the pool wall and hold onto the edge for support. Extend your legs behind you and kick them up and down in a fluttering motion. Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-1a72ecac-76c2-46a9-a2b4-c1a3c27f4eaf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5281ca73-d107-4327-bfbc-5d8c8692c59f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.53399%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn More Leg Lifts: Stand in waist-deep water with your arms by your sides. Lift one leg straight out to the side, then lower it back down. Repeat on the other leg. Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-d85d3b65-fd8a-4b99-a604-dce3b5c94793","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-96a48cc6-1491-43ac-9e98-898738fa0dc4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.53399%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn More Water Aerobics: Water aerobics routines typically incorporate a variety of movements, such as jumping jacks, arm circles, and kicks, to provide a full-body workout. Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-02c343eb-fd76-4e26-910c-b3509048b4a4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1e43f036-339d-451d-aeb8-e1a47af17681","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.53399%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn More Pool Plank: Hold onto the pool edge with your arms extended and your body in a straight line, facing the pool wall. Engage your core muscles and hold this position for as long as you can. Arrow

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[{"selector":"#anim-84ae046f-f853-474e-98d9-ca079f045d74","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-07632d56-1b1e-4905-ba9b-6aa7d924aaf6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.53399%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn More Water Resistance Exercises: Use foam dumbbells or resistance bands designed for water workouts to add resistance to your movements. Arrow