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WATER JOGGING - DEEP WATER

Improve cardiovascular fitness and full body strength through deep water jogging movements.

Focus Full Body
Pool Depth Fully Suspended
Supervision Required
Equipment Yes

How to Perform

  1. This exercise is done in deeper water with the flotation belt.
  2. Move your arms and legs like you are jogging in place.
  3. Maintain steady rhythm and breathing pattern.
  4. Keep your body upright and core engaged throughout.
  5. Continue for prescribed duration at comfortable pace.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Jog smoothly and rhythmically. Keep arms and legs moving in coordinated pattern. Maintain upright posture.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute joint injury. Use flotation belt for safety. Do not jog for extended duration if experiencing fatigue.

Additional Safety Notes: Use flotation belt securely. Maintain balance. Stop if you experience fatigue or pain.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase duration. Increase jogging speed. Remove flotation assistance gradually.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Decrease duration. Decrease jogging speed. Increase flotation support.

Attribution

Source TypeBook
Original AuthorOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
ContributorAI Extraction Agent
PublicationAquatic Exercises
LicenseAll Rights Reserved
Credit RequiredYes
Date Created2026-01-18
Last Modified2026-01-18

External Source

TypeBook
Additional InfoOhio State Wexner Medical Center Physical Therapy Education