POOL CYCLING - STATIONARY BIKE MOTION
Improve cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength through cycling movements.
How to Perform
- You may need to move to deeper water for this exercise so you do not scrape your feet.
- Hold on to the side of the pool and pedal your legs like you are riding a bicycle.
- Point your toes when your foot goes down.
- Maintain steady pedaling rhythm at a comfortable pace.
- Continue for prescribed duration.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Pedal smoothly and rhythmically. Point toes at bottom of pedal stroke. Maintain upright posture.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute knee or hip injury. Do not force pedaling beyond comfortable range.
Additional Safety Notes: Hold pool edge securely. Do not force pedaling. Stop if you experience pain.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase duration. Increase pedaling speed. Increase resistance.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease duration. Decrease pedaling speed. Use wall support.