In addition to tackling treadmill boredom, a workout in the pool offers lots of benefits:
- Water takes pressure off your joints
- Water offers natural resistance to help with strength
- Water exercise is fun
Get creative during open swim
In addition to swimming laps, you can try lots of different exercises to strengthen your muscles and your endurance. Check out sample workouts from:
- Mayo Clinic Aquatic Exercises, including moves you can do with hand webs, water weights, kickboards and noodles
- U.S. Masters Swimming Workouts, that provide high intensity, focus on specific strokes and are appropriate for expectant mothers and those with limited mobility
- Water Walking 101 from the Arthritis Foundation, including how to do it, how you can add intensity and safety tips