Being able to do a customized water workout using Ability Fix’s one minute instructional videos  on YouTube is possible.

The Ability Fix channel has been around for a few years.  It is a place where anyone can access  the short instructions for exercises found in their app.  Ability Fix believes that each exercise should fit your level of balance, mobility and strength.  Exercises have been professionally designed and adapted to be able to be done by any person, whether they are very challenged or an athlete. Use the guide below to determine which ones are for you.

Determine your personal ability level

• I am challenged in balance, mobility and strength = Ability Level 1
• I am often challenged in mobility and strength = Ability Level 2
• I am occasionally challenged in mobility and strength, but can make it through the day = Ability Level 3
• I have minimal or no challenges with mobility and I’m relatively fit = Ability Level 4
• I am fit and capable of vigorous exercise = Ability Level 5

Create a customized workout by making your own YouTube playlist

All the instructional videos are organized into Playlists by Ability Level. To create a workout from these instructional videos you’ll need to open up the playlist that represents you.

• Scroll down through the videos and you’ll see there are lots to choose from. Workout routines usually start in the shallow end of the pool with a warm up.  The Warm Up Full Body video is a great start so watch that video to begin with.
• If you want to start your workout with it, then click on the ellipses on the right side of the title, and save it to a playlist of your choice.  This will get things started.
• Now, pick out three exercises in the shallow end of the pool and add them to your custom playlist. Use the images in the thumbnails to help you quickly and easily find what appeals to you. e.g. Jog, Cross Country Ski, Curtsy Lunge.
• Next, pick three more exercises to add to your playlist at a new depth. Perhaps exercises focused on arms. e.g. Punch Uppercut, Punch Block, Punch Uppercut Block Kick Combo.
• Lastly, add a cool down exercise that appeals to you.  e.g. Dynamic Stretch ( aka: Stretch Dynamic Full Body).

You now have a personalized playlist with a warm up, three lower body and three upper body focused exercises, plus a cool down sequence.  Everything is at your level and customized just the way you like it. Add or subtract as many as you like. Figure when you actually do the exercise they’ll take 2 to 3 minutes each.

To use your playlist at the pool

It’s time to get in the water and do your custom routine.

• Watch your warm up video and do one minute of each of the moves.
• Go to the next video in your queue and watch it while you keep your legs moving.
• Do that exercise for two to three minutes.
• Repeat for all the main exercises you have chosen.
• Finally, watch the cool down instruction and do 30 seconds for each stretch.

Congratulations you have completed your customized workout!

In the beginning you will be learning and memorizing the exercises so you might need to go to the side of the pool and watch your instructions often.  As you progress you will probably be able to do it without referring to your playlist.   

If this seems like too much work, download Ability Fix in the app store where you’ll find professionally designed workouts or easily create a customized workout and then listen to audio and/or video coaching that guide you through the routine for a seamless workout experience.