Water running in brief
Aqua running is a water sport whose benefits have become known to a wider audience in recent years, and it is now used both in rehabilitation and as an effective form of training. Aqua running can be practiced in a swimming pool in a designated pool area, but also in a lake. The sport effectively burns calories and fat. It also has many other health benefits.
In water running, the swimmer moves through the water in an upright position and at the same time performs running movements. The sport can be practiced without any equipment, but it is often good to use, for example, a floating water running belt, which makes the training lighter and makes it easier to maintain the correct position. Water running shoes and water running gloves are also a great addition to the hobby. For strength training, various weights are also available, for example.
Water running technique
It is best to do a water running workout for at least half an hour at a time, but even a shorter 10-minute workout will provide health benefits. The pace is relaxed, and you shouldn't rush. Of course, you can take different sprints, but even then it is important to maintain the correct technique. If you want to do a more effective workout, you can, for example, alternate between going briskly for one minute and calmly for one minute, or briskly for three minutes with a one-minute recovery, and repeat this five times, for example.
