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Did you know this about water running?

- A water run burns a lot of calories and burns fat efficiently. An intense workout burns up to 500 calories per hour.

- The sport is suitable for almost everyone! For example, water running is gentle on the joints and is also used as a form of exercise. Many active athletes also use water running as part of their training.

- Water running is good for your health, and water exercise boosts your oxygen and energy consumption, among other things.

- Water running is an effective sport! Water gives your muscles a response, but is also gentle compared to many other forms of exercise.

- Water running can be done in a swimming pool or in a lake. On a beautiful summer's day, your mind can rest while enjoying nature! Remember to wear sunscreen when exercising outdoors.

- Remember to also protect your hair and eyes from the sun when exercising in the lake. For example, wear a fabric swim jacket and mirrored glasses or sunglasses.

For more information on water running and aquatic sports, visit the FAQ Institute website.

Water running in brief

Water running is an aquatic sport that has grown in popularity over the last few years. Water running can be practised in the water running area of the swimming pool, but also in the lake. It is an effective way to burn calories and fat. It also has many other health benefits.

In water running, the swimmer moves vertically in the water while performing running manoeuvres. It can be done without any equipment, but it is often a good idea to use a floating water running belt, for example, which makes the training easier and helps to maintain the correct posture. Water running shoes and gloves are also a great addition to the sport. There is also a range of weights available for power training, for example.

Water running technique

Water running is not a difficult sport, but it is important to maintain the correct posture. A relaxed upright position is the alpha and omega of the technique. The movement of the feet is a running pedal. The knee must come up properly, and then it is important to bring the whole foot back up to the ankle. The hands make a big scooping movement with the fingers together. A fit water runner can get more power out of the workout by skipping the arm pulls altogether.

A water running workout should last at least half an hour at a time. The pace should be leisurely and there is no need to rush. Of course, you can take different spurts, but even then it is important to maintain the correct technique. If you want to do a more efficient workout, you could, for example, alternate between a minute briskly and a minute more leisurely, or three minutes briskly with a minute of recovery and repeat this, say, five times.

Water running equipment

Water running is facilitated by the equipment developed for it. The most important equipment is the water running belt, water running shoes and water running gloves, which make the training easier but also more effective.

Thewater-running belt is the most common piece of equipment used bywater enthusiasts. The belt is attached to the waist at the highest point of the waist over the sacrum. It is essential that the belt is the right size and is fastened tightly enough to prevent it from rising towards the armpits when moving in the water. Note: A water running belt is not buoyant in the same way as a lifejacket, for example.

Water running shoes add power to your workout by increasing your resistance to the water. Water running shoes increase muscle work in the legs, and water running is therefore a good exercise for the muscles of the whole leg, such as the buttocks, thighs and calves.

Water running gloves intensify the work done by the arms. For example, the extensors, biceps and shoulders work harder when using floating water running gloves.

A swim cap protects your hair and ears from getting wet and from the sun when exercising outdoors. Aquaction has a range of both fabric and silicone swim caps. You can also protect your ears with earplugs.

Aquaction's water running shoes are durable, but you can get new laces as an accessory if they wear out from hard use.