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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

Standing Leg curls

Alternate Leg Curls in the Pool

Standing Leg Curls in the Pool

​if you are looking for an aqua exercise that combines strength and aerobics, with both upper and lower body engaged, then this exercise is for you. It's one of those exercises that works your entire body and leaves you feeling great. You can use it in a workout program, or as a stand alone workout, with or without equipment. ​

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:

Bend your knee back, reaching your heel toward your glutes. Balance your weight on the other leg, keeping your knee over your toes all the time. Pull your arms back together as you curl your leg, to engage your upper body as well. Extend your leg again, bring your arms up and return to the starting point. Without pausing, repeat on the other side.

Breathing:
​​This is an aerobic exercise, so breathing regularly is very important. Inhale and exhale once with each cycle ( more or less depending on the speed of your movement). 
Alternate Leg Curls Left
Alternate Leg Curls Right

muscles used:

​This exercise mainly targets your hamstring muscles. That is the muscle responsible for bending your knee. After some repetitions, you will feel this muscle being activated. Upper back muscles are also worked as you pull your arms down.

​BENEFITS

​This exercise not only improves your strength and endurance, but also balance and coordination. In addition, leg curls strengthens your knee joint and increases flexibility in your front thighs. 

Variations


  1. Perform on one side (i.e. bending the same leg for a number of repetitions) and return to the starting position each time. The repeat on the other side. This method will lower the rest time and make your muscles work harder.
  2. Perform faster by jumping high as you alternate your legs
  3. Curl your legs twice on each side before switching, creating more force for your hamstrings
  4. Do this exercise without arms, if you want this to be a more focused leg strength exercise
  5. Perform with your arms moving across your chest and out to your sides, to activate more upper body muscles.
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