Aqua jogging, or pool running, is a form of aquatic therapy initially developed to assist patients with pre and post-surgical operations. With its low impact on muscles and joints, it gradually became a popular activity in everyday conditioning to prevent injury and improve health outcomes.
Since its conception, aqua jogging has grown from a rehabilitation method to a favored exercise. Furthermore, since the 21st century, aqua jogging has been recognized as a competitive sport.
While certain demographics favor it, many do not know how to aqua jog, what aqua jogging is, or the benefits it can bring to their sports recovery and overall health. This article will answer these questions in detail, exploring fundamental aqua jogging exercises and drills that can be incorporated into everyday pool workouts.
What is Aqua Jogging?
Aqua jogging is, at the simplest level, underwater jogging. The exercise requires the continuous movement of the arms and hips underwater in a running-like motion, similar to but not identical to regular jogging.
To begin aqua jogging, start by bringing your knee up high to the water’s surface, creating a 90-degree angle with your leg. Next, extend and elongate your leg outwards in front of your body. Finally, sweep your leg back from 45 degrees in front of your body to at least 45 degrees behind you.
