If it’s already time to head out to the pool but your bod
isn’t quite as toned as you were hoping, don’t sweat it – there’s still tons of
time for you to get in shape while taking in the sun with your chicas. The best
part is that in the water, you can defy gravity and do exercises that might not
be such a cinch on land. Here are five moves that’ll have you lookin’ fine in
no time.
Mermaid Push-Ups
While standing by the side of the pool, put your hands in
front of you on the outside rim about shoulder-width apart. Then unbend your
elbows and slowly push your bod up out of the water, like you would if you were
hopping out without a stepladder. Hold yourself half out of the water, Little
Mermaid-style, for a few secs before slowly lowering yourself back into the
pool.
Perf Planks
Grab a noodle and hold it out in front of you, hands about
shoulder-width apart. Then tilt your bod til you’re at a 45-degree angle,
pushing the noodle down as you go. Stay there for a few minutes and hold
yourself as straight as possible. Up the time when you start getting the
muscles you’ve been workin’ for.
Kickin’ It
Dolphin-Style
With one hand, hold onto the side of the pool. Use your
other hand to steady yourself by putting it against the wall under water,
fingers pointing down. Then let your bod go horizontal and kick like a dolphin,
keeping your legs together. Focus on using your abs to start the motion and on
making the biggest waves that you can. Keep kicking as fast as possible for
about 30 secs.
Slow and Steady Wins
the Abs
With your back against the pool wall, spread your arms
straight out and grab the wall on either side. Raise your legs to be parallel
with the pool floor, like you’re sitting on an invisible throne. Slowly move
your legs into your chest, and then back out. Swing your legs to the left, to
the right and finally back to center. Repeat the entire sequence 10 to 15
times.
Treading Minus the
Mill
In the deep end, spread your arms out along the surface of
the water, parallel with the bottom of the pool. Start with them straight out,
and then bend them in and back out. Continue that motion as you move your legs
like you’re riding a bicycle. You should look like you’re sitting on an
invisible stationary bike (with some arm flailing thrown in). Move your arms
and legs as fast as you can to stay afloat. Do this for 30 secs, and then
rotate your bod 45 degrees to vary the scenery. Continue until you’ve gone full
circle.
So chicas, what are
your fave fat-burning pool moves?
BY CARRIE RUPPERT ON 5/31/2012 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN swimming workouts, workouts, favorite ab workouts, best-ever arm workouts, lean leg workouts, 30 days to a bikini bod