Winterize Your Running: Aqua Jogger
Winter often means moving your workouts indoors, but if you run, that doesn't mean you need to be on a treadmill. You can run in deep water and take a load off your joints while burning up calories. Wearing an aqua jogger belt around your waist keeps you buoyant so your head and chest remain above water while you run in the deep end. Although running in water is a bit slower, you still burn about the same amount of calories as running on terra firma while strengthening your muscles, too. Like most workouts, running in water is most effective if you do intervals, mixing walking, jogging, and sprinting. Aqua Joggers are not cheap — they cost between $40 and $50 — but many pools and health clubs have them on hand for folks to borrow.
For a great workout and tips on running in water, check out A Cool New Way to Run.
