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Partially Suspended Exercises
Exercises performed with intermittent foot contact with the pool floor or supported by equipment.
Benefits
- Increases cardiovascular intensity through dynamic movements
- Enhances proprioception and spatial awareness
- Develops coordination between upper and lower body
- Provides moderate joint offloading while maintaining positional challenges
- Builds core strength through constant stabilization requirements
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Back to All ExercisesExercise Guidelines
Partially suspended exercises involve movements where you're periodically lifting off the pool floor or using support equipment to reduce weight bearing during parts of the exercise.
Recommended Parameters:
- Water Depth: Typically armpit to chest deep
- Equipment: Noodles, kickboards, or other flotation devices often used for support
- Duration: 30-45 seconds per exercise or 10-15 repetitions
- Sets: 2-3 sets per exercise
- Rest: 30-60 seconds between sets, depending on intensity
Safety Note:
Partially suspended exercises require good core control and awareness of body position. Use the pool wall for support when needed,