Revvvv up your workout with pool exercises!

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You’re in the pool, you’re flailing around, maybe even doing some laps, but can you be doing more? Absolutely! Here are five pool exercises that will make you enjoy your pool even more and get that bikini bod you’ve been craving. If you’re still planning your backyard setup, check out our
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Start by warming-up. Jog in place for about 5 minutes keeping your hands in a fist under-water and bend at the elbow, straighten and repeat as you jog. These exercises pair perfectly with pools installed using our
Full-Service Pool Installation.

Ok, you’re ready. Let’s get this going:

#1 Targets shoulders, arms, abs, and hips

  • Standing in the shallow end, simultaneously sit back into the water, treading with hands out to sides. Now lift both legs together so that you fold at hips with your head and toes just above the surface.
  • Quickly bring knees to chest — or bring legs as straight as you can toward chest to make V less wide — then extend legs to return to V position.
  • Do 15 to 20 reps. Continue treading with hands for 1 minute.

#2 Targets arms

Place palms flat on pool edge or grab gutter. Do a little hop and raise yourself up as high as you can by straightening arms. Hold the position for a few seconds. Keeping elbows close to your body, lower yourself until elbows form 90-degree angles.

#3 Firms thighs and butt

Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Squat low enough so shoulders are under water. Keep arms out to sides for balance. Jump straight up, lowering arms and squeezing butt as you go.

#4 Tones abs

Sit on edge of pool with legs straight down. Lean back slightly, with hands behind body for support. Keeping legs straight, lift them above surface to form a V with your body.

#5 Firms thighs, hips, abs

Lean back against pool wall, grasping edge for support. Raise legs so they’re parallel to pool bottom, then spread legs as wide as possible.

Do 2–3 sets of these a day and you should feel and see the difference in no time. And don’t forget your sunscreen! As the seasons change, be sure to protect your pool with
Inground Pool Winter Safety Covers.

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