Pool Workouts For A Flatter Stomach
Nothing feels better than a cool refreshing swim especially now that summer is here. Since you’re probably going to the pool anyway, why not take advantage of a great opportunity to get a stomach workout in. You can have fun in the pool and flatten that tummy at the same time. With the natural resistance water provides, it offers low impact and nearly no stress on the joints. Next time your at the pool give these abdominal exercises a try. Remember before beginning any new exercise program to check with your physician. Also, be sure and to stretch and warm-up before beginning your workout.
Jump and Dig
The Jump and Dig is a two part exercise. Working both the upper and the lower body. To start you will need to wade out until the water is between your belly button and your chest. Now standing with your feet a wide distance apart jump so that your knees come near the surface of the water. Thinking of a frog will help you get your form down. This will work your abs and your lower body. Now for the upper body. Begin by scooping down from the surface with both hands, then up and to one side. Be sure to Alternate sides so you are working the obliques on both sides. Do each movement for approximately three minutes to start. After getting comfortable with each ab exercise separately you can combine them to work both sets of stomach muscles at the same time.
As you get stronger doing this you can add more resistance by using water gloves. Doing the exercises faster is another possibility. Cramming more reps in the three minutes set. Don’t sacrifice quantity for quality though. Form is the key to success with these stomach exercises. Don’t push yourself to hard or to fast. Build up gradually as an injury will only slow progress toward your workout goals.
Here’s a few additional tips for obtaining that flat, toned stomach. First remember your diet is crucial to any exercise routine. Eating is considered just as important, if not more important than the workout itself. Also be sure you stay hydrated. A good rule of thumb is your body weight divided by two. That equals the number of ounces of water you should drink everyday. Next is sleep. Good quality sleep and plenty of it is the third key in getting good results with your fitness goals. Your muscles also need scheduled off days to rest and rebuild. These exercises are a great start toward getting that tight well toned tummy.
