aquatic circuit exercise - the pool

May 27, 2005

Sandeep,

The pool I use is indoors. It is one of 2 pools that our fitness center

has here. It is about 15 feet in length, about 4 feet or so wide, and

about 5 feet deep. It can be made deeper - up to 7 feet, I think, by

removing the bottom panels. The pool is heated to 92F, since it is also

used for physical therapy. Another benefit is that there is no warm up

time for me, I get in and immediately start working. There is a lift

for people who use scooters or wheelchairs or who can't use the

ladder/steps to get in. No diving is allowed. The pool has different

currents to use for resistance - up to 7 miles per hour.

So, in answer to your question, no, this is not a " normal " pool, but there is no

reason the exercises I do cannot be done in a normal pool - obviously you

wouldn't have a current, nor such a warm temperature and most of the work would

need to be done in the 5 foot range, so some Aqua-steps would be needed and some

other basic gear. Take a look at this site http://www.endlesspools.com

~ Gretchen

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