How Do You Perform Water Aerobics To Improve Arm Strength?
Use the natural resistance of water to strengthen and tone your arms, plus have a bunch of fun in the process. Jog lightly in place or around the pool for 5 to 7 minutes to warm up your muscles. Gently stretch the biceps, shoulders, chest, triceps and lower back. Use heavy plastic, 1-gallon juice containers or foam dumbbells that are designed for water-resistance exercises. Start by working on the shoulders and chest, holding the dumbbells at shoulder height parallel to the floor, slightly rounded at the elbows, palms down. Press the arms together, keeping the elbows rounded, and bring them in front of your belly button. Squeeze the chest muscles as you lower. Return to shoulder height and repeat. Bend your arms and place the elbows by the ribcage, palms down, to work the triceps. Starting on the surface of the water, press a dumbbell down to your stomach while contracting the triceps. Squeeze the triceps, then return to the starting position. Work your entire upper arm next. Holding a
