The babes with the bods know these pool exercise Secrets to Success.

Simple Secret #1…

Determine Your “Goldilocks Depth”

While chest-deep water aerobics is supposed to happen in “chest deep water”, that’s alot like a T-shirt saying “one size fits all”. You’d be amazed at what an improved payoff you’ll get from your workout by adjusting your pool position by several small inches of depth!

Try this.  As soon as you enter the water, turn into Goldilocks.  Scoot around and try out your options.  You don’t want to be so buoyant that you drift aimlessly as you work.  Nor do you want to be so shallow that you cannot get enough water under your legs to chorusline kick them to their full extension.  Instead, like Goldie, you want the “just right feeling”, a perfect balance of grounded-but-buoyant.  That’s the perfect position to really work your body to its fullest extent (translation: max calorie burn and toning!)

There’s two moves in my Cardio + Core video that’ll confirm you’ve found your “golden mean”.  Video at: http://suepoolguru.com/cardio-and-core

In Cardio + Core Combo #2–using the core move involving open/close leg swings:  you want to feel grounded (not too deep) so  that your torso stays tall, and standing leg firm, while the other leg sweeps.  You want to feel in charge, not swept away!

Whereas in Combo #4, using the cardio move of long leg lifts:  you want to be not-too-shallow so that you can kick to great heights and max your leg work/toning.  (Yes, you can adjust your depth somewhat in order to max each move!)

So to be highly effective at water exercise, avoid the vast generality of “chest deep”.    Even if you’re in the same pool daily, check out what works best for you on that particular day.  You will progress and that too will change your depth needs.  For the best payoff in your pooltime, think like Goldie-curls and test-drive different depths…until it feels just right.

All My Best to You,

Sue