November Water Fitness Move of the Month - Aqua Jogging

Let’s dive in and explore the basics of this versatile, low-impact movement!

Movement Basics
Aqua jogging mimics running on land: as one knee lifts, the other foot drives down and back.

• Shallow End: Keep your heels pressed down; avoid staying on your toes.
• Deep End: Lift your knee toward the surface and press down through your heel as if trying to touch the pool bottom.

Arm Position
Hold your arms at a 90-degree angle. Pull your elbows back (like putting your hands in your pockets) and press forward with loose fists. Use your arms with open hands to propel yourself through the water when moving.

Body Alignment
Maintain proper alignment, especially in the deep end. Keep your shoulders over your hips and avoid leaning forward.

Movement Options
You can jog in place or travel in any direction: forward, backward, left, or right. Experiment with different foot positions:

• Wide Legs: Legs wider than neutral stance
• Toes Out/In: Vary your toe orientation
• High Knees: Focus on lifting your knees higher
• High Heel Run: Knees point down as heels come up into a hamstring curl
• Quick Feet/Sprint: Increase your speed
• Flexed/Pointed Toes: Explore different toe positions in the deep end

Check back next month for another exciting move to add to your water fitness routine. Until then, enjoy your aqua jogging workout and keep making waves with your fitness goals!