Pool Exercises for Burning Calories

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Many people prefer swimming for exercise, because it offers a low-impact way to burn a maximum number of calories. Swim spas and small swimming pools near Birmingham, AL are perfect places to perform the exercises seen in the short video. Continue reading for a short breakdown of these simple exercises that can be done in a small swimming pool.

  • To work on the triceps, perform reps of modified push-ups from the wall of a small swimming pool.
  • To work on the core, head to a deeper end of the pool. Do several reps of a jump and knee tuck exercise. Only use the arms and hands for balance.
  • To work on the legs, arms, and core, try a knee-high run in the water. Make sure the arms are in motion with the legs to burn the maximum number of calories.