Target Muscle Group: Heart (great cardiovascular exercise), legs (glutes, hamstrings, quads), core stabilizers (rectus abdominus, erector spinae, transverse abdominus).

Performance Points:

  1. Begin by jogging in the deep end of the pool.
  2. Engage the core and driving one knee at a time up towards the chest while pumping the arms.

Modifications:

  • Level 1: Put on a flotation belt to assist you.
  • Level 2: Try jogging without a flotation belt.
  • Level 3: Hold one aqua dumbbell in each hand while jogging to add extra resistance.

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by Cindy Hunt

Cindy Hunt is certified with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologists as a Certified Personal Trainer.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated with Honours from the NAIT Personal Fitness Training Program.  She holds numerous group fitness certifications.  Her passion lies in motivating others to get active and pursue a healthy lifestyle.  She has worked with athletes, dancers, aquafit participants, pre and post-natal woman, older populations and anyone who is looking to reach their fitness goals.