It’s spring time and before you know it, the summer breeze will be drifting and we’ll be outside doing the things we love!

One of the most enjoyable outdoor activities for several American families is spending some quality family time by the pool. Whether you go to a community pool or chill out in your own exquisite outdoor living space, swimming pools are not just fun, they are perfect for working on your summer body.

They can help you get in shape and improve your fitness dramatically. The best part is you don’t have to know how to swim to exercise in a swimming pool. We’ve compiled the best exercises to try out in your swimming pool for a full-body workout.

Walking in water

If you’re looking for a relatively low impact workout then walking in water is perfect for you! If you’re suffering from osteoarthritis or recovering from a physical injury and want to introduce some physical activity in your life, build your strength and stamina by walking in water.

Start off in the shallow end and put pressure on your heels to resist the urge to walk on your toes.

Keep your core engaged and move your arms as well. Take breaks if you feel the need to but gradually increase your speed as you go along.

Lifting weights in water

This helps to add more resistance in your workout especially if you use foam dumbbells. Working on arm strength can be tough but doing it in the water adds more fun and makes it more enjoyable.

Immerse your shoulders in the water by standing in the pool and lift the weights from the forearm while keeping your elbows close to your body. You can perform at least 3 sets with a 20 reps each.

Activating the core with a glide

A back wall glide is perfect for focusing on building the strength in the lower body while tightening your core simultaneously. Plus it’s super fun to do when you have the right beats playing in the background!

Here’s how to go about it.

Hold the ledge with your back to the water and bring your knees up to your chest. Place your feet firmly on the wall and then push back as far as you can while floating in the water.

Collapse your body by bring your knees back to the chest and place them on the bottom of the pool. Run back to the wall and repeat. You can do this for 15 minutes or more, depending on the level of cardio you want in the day!

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