Using Your Pool Noodle

The Pool Noodle The pool noodle is one of the most fun and versatile 'toy' to add to the pool. You can use the pool noodle for a host of warm-ups, aerobic exercises, trim and tone exercises, stretching exercises, and cool-down routines. I have taught water classes for mroe than 10 years and it is by my favorite class to teach. Bending Noodle 1 In this exercise we will simply bring the two ends of the pool noodle together in front of our body. Notice that the pool noodle is out of the water. This makes the exercise easier. Should you wish to add intensity to this exercise, then bend you knees and bring the pool noodle down into the water in front of you and do this exercise. Repeat for 8-16 repetitions, rest, and repeat again. This exercise works the shoulders, arms, and forearms. Bending Noodle 2 In this exercise we will repeat the exercise as listed above, only this time we will bring the noodle behind our body and attempt to bring the ends of the noodle together. Repeat for 8-16 repetitions, rest, and repeat the exercise again. Do not become discouraged if you cannot touch the ends of the pool noodle behind your back. This a difficult exercise for people with tight chest muscles and bad shoulders. Don't strain through this exercise or push your body past its comfort zone. Just do what you can and before you know it, the ends will meet. The Pool Noodle Book The Pool Noodle Book contains easy to follow diagrams and instructions on performing Warm-ups, Trim & Toning Exercises, Stretching, and Cool Down exercises. For you copy of the Pool Noodle Book.....