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Cardio Exercises in the pool

The cardiovascular system is responsible for blood circulation and the distribution of oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. To keep this system healthy and functioning properly, we must exercise regularly. Cardio exercises are specifically designed for that purpose. They are an essential part of any fitness plan. This type of physical activity improve the efficiency of vital organs like lungs and heart and boosts endurance and metabolism. As a result, it helps build muscle, burns fat, and helps you lose weight. 

​Cardio encompasses many different aspects of exercise. For example, cardio can be a long run, high-intensity interval training, strength training, or even dance. But don't get too bogged down by the specifics. The most important part of cardio is that it's a way to get your heart rate up, and it's an important part of any fitness plan.
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Doing cardio in the pool is also a great way to exercise and get your heart rate up. It's a low-impact exercise, and it's easy on your joints. In this blog you will find the best cardio exercises to do in the pool. 





5/4/2022 Comments

Jumping Toe reach

Toe Reach

Jumping Toe Reach Exercise

​Standing toe reach is one of those exercises that make your heart pump. It is is an excellent compound movement that develops and enhances your aerobic capacity, works major muscles in your body, and engages your upper and lower halves. ​

how to perform

Starting Position:
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Put your hands down by your sides in a neutral position. Relax your shoulders and open your hands. Water depth should be at about your chest level.

Action:

Jump and reach your opposite toes on both sides. Don't try to reach your arms too far, but keep a comfortable degree. Focus on a continuous movement. You should feel your heart pumping after a few jumps. Keep doing this movement until you feel tired. 

Breathing:
Breathe in as you land, and breathe out as you jump.
Standing
Toe Reach Action

Muscles used:

This exercise mainly works your abs and oblique, but also activates your quadriceps and glutes. But as this is a jumping motion that engages your upper and lower halves, the range of worked muscles is wider than a simple standing crunch for example. So your arms, back and lower leg muscles work too, to a lesser degree.

benefits

This exercise is a great aerobic workout, and is also great for building strength. It improves your balance and coordination, as well as your cardio endurance. In addition, you will improve flexibility in your back legs and shoulders. 

​VARIATIONS


  1. Standing toe reach without jumping. 
  2. Reaching one side at a time for a number of repetitions to put more load on targeted muscles (with or without jumping).
  3. Reaching the same side while hopping on one leg, and keeping the other leg raised. 
  4. Add a sideway arm motion to the original movement, keeping your arms straight all the time. 
  5. Fast alternate jumps with very brief resting times​

safety

This exercise can be done in waist to chest deep water. Because this is primarily an aerobic exercise that involves reaching and twisting, you'll want to warm up and prepare your body first. 
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