Why Exercise in the Pool

Just being in the water causes you to exercise. Every move you make in the pool has to be deliberate to resist the continual pressure of the water on your body. And, when I am asked by a client, "why should I exercise in my pool?" four good answers come to my mind, and they include the properties of water.

First is the water resistance. Because the water is a thicker medium than air, the resistance from the water can range from 4 to 44 times that of movement out of the water. Using the resistance in the water is like exercising with weights or machines on land, and much safer.

Second, is the water buoyancy. In chest deep water, approximately 80% of your body weight is buoyancy, allowing you to only bear 20% of your weight when you exercise. See more...