Don’t you just love a good swim?

Every week i try to get at least two lots of swimming sessions in. I feel at one with the water, but then again we are made up of a high percentage of water anyway so it makes sense.

I have a different approach though when i go for my swim to the average person. I tend start off with some lengths like most people but instead finish off with some of my own developed exercises in the pool.

People at the start do stop and stare to think has this man gone mad and what is he doing, but when they actually release that i am working out it soon puts there mind to rest, or you will get the odd person who says what are you doing?

It’s really what i call resistance exercising and it works a treat in the pool as the water pressure against your body cause the resistance.

Next time you are in the pool, have a go at this one.

1. Go to the shallower end of the pool if it has different levels and place your feet flat on the floor.

2. Bend the knees until your shoulders are underneath the water with your back upright and bring your arms out straight to either side.

3. Bring your arms together with palms facing each other, and bring back to start position.

4. Continue repeating at a good speed until you feel the burn in the upper body.

I have found this a great exercise for the upper body and before you know it you will be pumping out reps (repetitions) like never before!

Be well,
Richard Huntley

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