Aerobic Aqua Jogger

Running for Beginners: The Benefits of Water Aerobic Exercise

As beginning runners (or any runners for that matter!), we often tend to stick to the one thing we know: Running.

And at Ordinary Runner we certainly believe EVERYONE should be a runner!

However, running does give us quite a pounding on our legs! Our joints and muscles are repeatedly shocked throughout the course of a run... And the more intense the run, the more pounding they take!

Cross training a day or two a week can work wonders!

What is cross training, you ask?

It basically means that you "cross over" for a day into another aerobic exercise area, instead of only running, in order to help prevent injury. (Or to recover after an injury!)

Don't get me wrong! Running, as we've stated before, is NUMERO UNO as far as aerobic exercises go! Nothing gets your heart rate going like a good run!

But running does give you a good pounding!

So lots and lots of runners take a day or two a week and cross train.

For cross training, you want to do another activity that elevates your heart rate, but doesn't pound you quite as much as running.

This gives your muscles and joints a rest, while keeping your heart going!

Cross training has some great benefits:

1) Gives joints, bones, and muscles a much needed rest, making them fresher for your next run.

2) Still increases your heart rate, so you still get a good aerobic workout even on the days you don't run.

3) Breaks the routine. (I mean, we love running, but sometimes it's just nice to do something else!)

So, what kinds of cross training are there?

There's riding a bike... But cycling can be expensive!

There are treadmills and elliptical machines at the gym... But the gym can be expensive, too, and one of the reasons we are runners is because we like the price!

Water Running

My recommended cross training activity is water running. It does take a one-time investment in an aqua jogger shoes or gloves (around $15-20) or an aqua jogging vest or belt (a $45-55 cost), but after that, you're good to go!

Just get in the deep water at your nearest pool, and run in the water. (It takes a little getting used to, but it's really very simple. In no time, you'll be water running with the best of 'em!

The health benefit of water running is big!

When you do your water running, your heart rate still gets up there (so you get the aerobic benefit), but your muscles get a rest from the pounding for a day.

So it's a perfect cross-training activity.

And just by doing water running, you're helping yourself prevent injury!

And if you're already injured (Let's hope not! But occasionally it does happen!), water running is perfect for keeping your aerobic fitness up while your injury heals.

So, take some good advice on running for beginners! For all of you who love running and want to keep doing it for years...

.... Water aerobic exercise, in the form of water running, is a great way to cross train and save your legs!

You'll be saving some of the miles in your legs for another day!

About the Author

Kely Braswell has been a runner for 27 years. He's not the fastest... just an Ordinary Runner. But he stays in shape, and he knows a lot about running! ! He developed his site using SiteSell technology. Check it out at http://www.sitesell.com/ksb.html

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Aqua Jogger AP155 Complete Water Workout DVD $35.04 Revitalize your workouts with the latest exercise combinations new training ideas and advanced workout techniques. High energy easy to learn water workouts for deep and shallow water. Featuring Juliana Larson aquatic specialist and award winning instructor. 55 minute video featuring 60 different exercises. Build muscle increase aerobic conditioning improve flexibility and help control weight. You don t even have to know how to swim. Your training will include: deep water exercises shallow water low and noimpact workouts kicking and wall exercises abdominal moves upper body resistance training and stretching.

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Aqua Jogger AP53 Take It To The Water Video $25.06 The Take it to the Water video from Aqua Jogger showcases Coach David Brennan(ACSM) a 20-yr pioneer in deep water running, as he teaches his record breaking training techniques for sports conditioning and recovery. The video includes comprehensive instruction on form, cadence, injury prevention, recovery, heart rate, drills, and workouts, as well as injury prevention tips from Dr. Stan James, an internationally known orthopedic surgeon.

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Aqua Jogger AP123 Shape belt Purple AquaJogger $70.11 People around the world are discovering water exercise and how a water fitness program can benefit their health and quality of life.The AquaJogger comfortably suspends you at shoulder level in deep water allowing you to breathe normally and move freely while performing a wide variety of water exercise.AquaJogger water exercise belts have taken pain and impact out of exercise since 1987.Whether you are looking to improve fitness lose weight excel at your sport rehabilitate from injury ease limitations of arthritis and other medical conditions or just have fun water exercise with AquaJogger is a great solution. The AquaJogger Shape Belt is ideal for women with wider waistlines or who are pregnant. The Shape water fitness belt is longer on the sides and shorter in the arch to distribute buoyancy evenly. The AquaJogger Shape Belt features resilient closed cell foam that won t absorb water dries quickly and resists chlorine damage. Patented contoured design supports and strengthens the lower back. The soft flexible foam narrows at the waist for comfort and freedom of movement. The Aqua Jogger water fitness belt is easytooperate thanks to a quickrelease buck that ensures a hasslefree fit. The customwoven elastic belt comfortably moves with every breath and adjusts to fit your waist. The AquaJogger design tones the abdominal muscles without doing a single situp due to the continual use of the abdominal muscles to maintain correct posture. To accommodate different body shapes the water fitness belt can be worn upside down or with the foam in front of the body. Not only is this Aqua Jogger water fitness belt soft durable and comfortable but is also made in the USA. A FREE Getting Started video and Water Workout guide is included.

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Aqua Jogger AP118 AquaFit Pro Barbells Round White AquaJogger $48.82 People around the world are discovering water exercise and how a water fitness program can benefit their health and quality of life.The AquaJogger comfortably suspends you at shoulder level in deep water allowing you to breathe normally and move freely while performing a wide variety of water exercise.AquaJogger water exercise belts have taken pain and impact out of exercise since 1987.Whether you are looking to improve fitness lose weight excel at your sport rehabilitate from injury ease limitations of arthritis and other medical conditions or just have fun water exercise with AquaJogger is a great solution. The AquaFit Pro Bells from AquaJogger are heavy resistance. The Medium resistance hand held AquaFit Bells tone strengthen and support your upper body. This is part of Aqua Jogger s water fitness equipment collection. The AquaFit Pro Bells have twice the resistance of the standard AquaFit Bells and quality construction. They feature a soft padded grip and also include a workout guide.

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Aqua Jogger AP51 Complete Water Workout Video $15.75 1 hour video features 60 different exercises and latest techniques to be used in conjunction with AquaJogger products.

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Aqua Jogger APW5 XSmall ExerSandals Blue $57.2 The ExerSandal is a comfortable flotation sandal. It can be worn in the pool for added flotation andresistance in both deep and shallow end workouts. It also can be used as a regular sandal and be worn to and from the pool and in the shower utilizing its slip resistant sole. There are snap releases so they are easy to take on and off. They are closed minicell foam soles that are quick drying. The sandals have a relaxed fit with open heel and toe and it adjusts at the forefoot midfoot and ankle for a custom fit. There is unisex sizing and they are priced affordably. Ideal for use at the pool lake or beach. Avoids the gunk in the shower and at poolside. Soft comfortable weightbearing support. Size: XSmall Men 3 / Women 5. Color: Blue. Note: 1/2 sizes go up to the next full size.

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Aqua Jogger APW67 Small ExerSandals Blue $57.2 The ExerSandal is a comfortable flotation sandal. It can be worn in the pool for added flotation and resistance in both deep and shallow end workouts. It also can be used as a regular sandal and be worn to and from the pool and in the shower utilizing its slip resistant sole. There are snap releases so they are easy to take on and off. They are closed minicell foam soles that are quick drying. The sandals have a relaxed fit with open heel and toe and it adjusts at the forefoot midfoot and ankle for a custom fit. There is unisex sizing and they are priced affordably. Soft comfortable weight bearing support. Ideal for use at pools lakes boats or beaches. Stays on foot during rapid cycling and sprinting. Avoids grose gunk in showers beaches and at poolsides. Size: Small Men 4 and 5 / Women 6 and 7. Color: Blue. Note: 1/2 sizes go up to the next full size.

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Aqua Jogger AP152 Thick and Long Sqoodle Blue $41.54 The noodle workout is the latest rage in water fitness and AquaJogger takes it to the next level with the Sqoodle. More buoyancy for more support and more resistance than other noodles. The Sqoodle is one durable comfortable and Innovative Noodle. Size: 3 x 64 . Color: Blue. Made from the same high quality EVA foam as the AquaJogger. Soft to the touch and does not irritate skin. Closed cell foam is non absorbent and dries fast. Long lasting and durable. More buoyancy than other noodles. Versatile design for a full workout. A fun toy for children of all ages.

Aqua Jogger AP85 Purple Classic Belt $70.11 Ideal for average shaped women or lightweight men. The Classic is the original AquaJogger and our best seller. Resilient closed cell foam wont absorb water dries quickly and resists chlorine damage. Patented contoured design supports and strengthens the lower back. Soft flexible foam narrows at the waist for comfort and freedom of movement. Easytooperate quickrelease buckle ensures a hasslefree fit. Customwoven elastic belt comfortably moves with every breath and adjusts to fit waist. The AquaJogger design tones the abdominal muscles without doing a single situp due to the continual use of abdominal muscles to maintain correct posture. To accomodate different body shapes belt can be worn upside down or with the foam in front of the body. Made in USA Soft durable and comfortable Includes Getting Started Video and Water Workout Guide

Aqua Jogger APM1213 XXlarge ExerSandals Blue $57.2 The ExerSandal is a comfortable flotation sandal. It can be worn in the pool for added flotation and resistance in both deep and shallow end workouts. It also can be used as a regular sandal and be worn to and from the pool and in the shower utilizing its slip resistant sole. There are snap releases so they are easy to take on and off. They are closed minicell foam soles that are quick drying. The sandals have a relaxed fit with open heel and toe and it adjusts at the forefoot midfoot and ankle for a custom fit. There is unisex sizing and they are priced affordably. Soft comfortable weight bearing support. Ideal for use at pools lakes boats or beaches. Stays on foot during rapid cycling and sprinting. Avoids grose gunk in showers beaches and at poolsides. Size: Large Men 12 and 13. Color: Blue. Note: 1/2 sizes go up to the next full size.

Aqua Jogger AP130 ActiveBells Triangular Blue AquaJogger $42.32 People around the world are discovering water exercise and how a water fitness program can benefit their health and quality of life.The AquaJogger comfortably suspends you at shoulder level in deep water allowing you to breathe normally and move freely while performing a wide variety of water exercise.AquaJogger water exercise belts have taken pain and impact out of exercise since 1987.Whether you are looking to improve fitness lose weight excel at your sport rehabilitate from injury ease limitations of arthritis and other medical conditions or just have fun water exercise with AquaJogger is a great solution. Most economical model. Contoured styling. Excellent lower back support. Nonstretch nylon belt. Includes Workout Guide. Weight: 2 lbs

Aqua Jogger AP86 Web Pro Glove Black $36.34 Webbed Pro gloves add intensity to upper body movements. Resistance is created by drag created by the gloves webbing and can be varied depending on the positioning of your hands during workouts. These gloves work very well for swimming style arm exercises as well as arm motions during water running and crosscountry skiing. First glove to feature new antimicrobial polyolefin fabric. Durable long lasting stretch material fits like a second skin. Vary intensity by cupping or flexing the webbed fingers. Size: Large Medium Small. Color: Black.

Aqua Jogger AP488 Soft XCuffs Blue $41.54 AquaJogger s resistance cuffs are great for strengthening ankles and arms. Use them to increase cardiovascular workouts tone and strengthen muscles. Soft durable chlorine resistant EVA foam. Can be used in deep and shallow water. Color: Blue.

Aqua Jogger AP138 Purple Junior Belt $42.32 Learn to swim flotation belt. Does not inhibit arm strokes. Provides total freedom of movement so children can focus on the many skills involved in swimming. Does not inhibit arm strokes. Promotes correct swim position. Contoured to a child s body. Secure adjustable fit. No risk of puncture. Designed for children ages 312 years. Soft comfortable and flexible foam. Includes a Splash Club Handbook featuring water games swimming tips and safety information.

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Aqua Jogger AP144 TriFit Therapy Fitness Bar 30 inch Round White AquaJogger $43.62 People around the world are discovering water exercise and how a water fitness program can benefit their health and quality of life.The AquaJogger comfortably suspends you at shoulder level in deep water allowing you to breathe normally and move freely while performing a wide variety of water exercise.AquaJogger water exercise belts have taken pain and impact out of exercise since 1987.Whether you are looking to improve fitness lose weight excel at your sport rehabilitate from injury ease limitations of arthritis and other medical conditions or just have fun water exercise with AquaJogger is a great solution. The Trifit Therapy Bar from Aqua Jogger offers light resistance. Discover the power of the pool with the AquaJogger Trifit from the water fitness equipment selection. Use the TriFit for a complete upper body workout. Moveable foam rounds create a variety of new water exercise options. The TriFit is also a great flotation aid for children or balance bar for adults.

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