Originally posted by Comic Book Guy:
I found aquajogging brilliant when I was recovering from ankle injuries.

Originally posted by South Limerick Referee:
What footwear is recommended for running on a beach

Originally posted by Larkin:
I was going to suggest this because I was chatting with someone yesterday who had a knee injury and found this brilliant. I'm terrified of water so it will not be a solution for me.

Originally posted by Lanfranco Dettori:
How do you wash yourself

Originally posted by Comic Book Guy:
Dont know about that. I used to do an hour of it at a time, was always pretty wrecked after so it definitely benefited me. Was great for my back aswell.

Originally posted by Comic Book Guy:
I did it in UL so I went into one of the lanes and went from shallow to deep end and back numerous times. Cant remember how many .... Met Jean Butler of Riverdance fame in the steam room after one session so it wasnt all boring!

Originally posted by Comic Book Guy:
I did it in UL so I went into one of the lanes and went from shallow to deep end and back numerous times. Cant remember how many but it used to take about 1-2 min to get from one end to the other.Its hard work and you're not moving very fast. There's a clock at the deep end in UL and it and I tried not to look at it too often as it went slower if I did! Met Jean Butler of Riverdance fame in the steam room after one session so it wasnt all boring!

Originally posted by cerebus:
Probably with one of those waterless car washes.

Originally posted by Comic Book Guy:
Dont have a clue. Two metres maybe? You'll have an aquajogger belt tied around your waist which keeps you afloat so it doesnt matter what the depth is. Your head is the only thing thats above the surface. They used to lend the belts to people at the pool but I think you've to buy you're own now.

Originally posted by manfromdelmonte:
aqua jogging is your only job - most public pools have the special belts for them
along with some 'light' cycling - as in easy gearswhen you go back running, your leg muscles will seize up due to the atrophy of the muscles after surgery.
you will need a good and cheap physio and a good stretching routine
trust me

Originally posted by manfromdelmonte:
I had the knee done few years backfew sessions of aqua jogging a week brought me back to team training as fit as anyone. you can either do it at a steady pace or as intervals - 30 secs intense joggingit also returned better flexion in the knee joint and i reckon it improved my running technique as you really have to work the arms and focus on leg movement - high knees

This message has been edited - 06-may-2012 @ 22:13

Originally posted by Comic Book Guy:
SLR,
I never really followed a particular programme when I was doing the aquajogging but my base fitness was always quite good and this seemed to maintain it. Nothing scientific about my approach, I just kept going til I was xxed! You'll sweat more than normal due to the heat of the water so drink plenty of water.