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How to Buy Water Exercise Equipment. With more water-training devices than ever, learn
how to wade through the myriad of choices in water exercise equipment and make the right
choice. You will need Swim goggles and a swim cap Flotation belt, foam barbells, and a set
of foot cuffs Kickboard Pull floats Swim fins and webbed gloves Underwater mp3 player and
foam water noodle (optional). Always consult a physician before attempting to do any exercise
or exercise plan. Step 1. Start with a pair of swim goggles and a swim cap if you are
a swimmer. These basic items can also aid anyone involved in water sports. Step 2. Get
water aerobics gear, such as a flotation belt, foam barbells, and a set of foot cuffs. A
flotation belt fastens around your waist and lets you tread water or work out in deep water,
while foot cuffs attached to your ankles and aquatic barbells provide resistance for a
more intense workout. A foam water noodle can also be used in place of a flotation belt.
Step 3. Consider a kickboard. It allows you to concentrate on proper leg movement and
improves your cardiovascular fitness while giving your upper body a rest. Step 4. Try
pull floats, which immobilize your legs while you concentrate on your arm technique and
working out your upper body. Step 5. Add swim fins to get a more powerful kick while swimming
and to work out your legs. Similarly, webbed gloves can increase the power of each stroke
while swimming laps or give you a leg up while doing water aerobics. Step 6. Energize your
water workout by strapping on an underwater mp3 player, which attaches to swim goggles
or a snorkeling mask. Now, work out with the music! Did you know Ben Franklin, an expert
swimmer, devised fins shaped like lily pads that he wore on his hands to increase his
speed in the water.