HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training, is an ideal pool exercise for several reasons. First, because you’re working out in a pool, your chances of injury are reduced. You won’t be putting as much stress on your joints as running. Second, you’ll have a greater opportunity for six pack abs-specific pool exercises while working at a higher intensity, which is like getting two workouts in one.
How to HIIT the pool
You’ll begin your HIT routine with a light warm-up consisting of 4 laps at a slow pace and pool stretches.
Stretch Moves:
In the pool, do a series of windmills with your arms — go slowly and extend your arms along with your shoulders. Go to the side of the pool and face out to the wall. Place your elbows on the pool deck and stretch your upper back. Turn so you are facing the pool and stand on your toes. Flex your toes several times to warm up your lower legs. Your total warm-up time should be about 10 minutes.
HIIT
Go to one end of the pool – you’ll be swimming end-to-end, not crossways, so make sure you have a clear lane to follow. Starting at the edge of the wall, swim as fast as you can to the other end. The best stroke for this is the crawl. Count to 60, then swim back as far as you can. Repeat this pattern 5 times. If you can’t do all five, that’s okay—work your way up to the top. The key is to give 100% effort every time you do a lap. After 5 HIIT swims, rest for about 5 minutes (or until your breathing and heart rate return to normal).
six pack abs training routine
Six Pack Abs Pool Keep Ups
In the pool, face out (toward the water), and rest your arms on the pool deck. You should feel a good stretch in your arms. Brace yourself on your arms, bring your feet together and lift your legs up. You should look like an underwater “L” with your trunk straight and your feet out and together. Return your legs to the starting position and repeat 2 sets of 20 for your six pack abs workout.
six pack abs pool crunches
Get a pool noodle and wrap it around you with the main part of the noodle behind your back and your arms relaxed at both ends. Swim in deep water. Bend your knees, tighten your abs and crunch up, trying to bring your knees up to your chest. Do 2 sets of 20 for a good six pack abs workout.
six pack abs oblique crunches
Place the pool noodle under your chest and arms then end behind you. Swimming in deep water. As you tighten your abs, bring your knees to your left fist, then your right. Lower your legs and repeat 2 sets of 20 (each side) for an awesome six pack abs workout.
Source by James Boulay
