Provides a twelve-week program of stretching, toning, aerobic, and water exercise techniques along with new cross-training techniques, therapy-oriented exercises for the injured, and pregnancy and deep-water workouts

Water is the perfect environment in which to get and stay fit, because it relieves the pounding, straining, and jarring of traditional exercise. Water guru Jane Katz, a World Masters champion swimmer, provides a wide range of fun water exercises to help you get in tip-top shape. She has combined the clarity and user-friendliness of her 1985 original book with current trends in physical fitness and sports medicine. In addition to the basic 12-week workout program, this book features cross-training techniques, therapy-oriented exercises for the injured or arthritic, and pregnancy and deep-water workouts, along with info. on water workout equipment. Photos, drawings and diagrams.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Megan Quann Jendrick and her husband and personal trainer offer a complete training regimen -- including a diet program -- that will enable everyone to achieve the body of their dreams through swimming. Elite-level swimmers share a common trait -- their toned, shapely bodies. Get Wet, Get Fit shows how anyone, regardless of age or size, can use swimming to get into the best condition of their lives. The Jendricks offer detailed instructions along with underwater photographs that illustrate how to achieve proper form and technique for the four basic strokes -- backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. But unlike the average training manual or how-to book, Get Wet, Get Fit also provides: Training regimens for everyone from beginners to Olympic-level competitors, including dynamic drills for strengthening, fat loss, and endurance Physique-building workout routines (with and without weights) for dry land A complete diet plan, including tempting recipes and menus (swimmers need carbohydrates, so this is a diet to love) Tips from world-class swimmers Low impact and gentle on the joints, swimming is one of the most enjoyable and exhilarating ways to exercise, but Get Wet, Get Fit shows how it can also be one of the most effective ways to get your body into top shape.

Describes and illustrates a series of water exercises ranging from beginning to advanced levels, and outlines programs that concentrate on specific areas of the body.

Make a splash in your fitness journey with this easy-to-use, step-by-step guide to pool aerobics from best-selling fitness author Dr. Karl Knopf. Once used primarily for rehabilitation and exercise for seniors, water exercise has been proven to build strength, improve cardiovascular fitness and burn calories for people of all ages—all without the strain and trauma of land-based activities. With step-by-step instructions and clear photos, this flexible training tool will introduce you to the no-impact, total-body benefits of water exercise, including: Improving muscular strength Increasing flexibility Enhancing cardiovascular fitness Alleviating pain Rehabilitating injuries And more! Whether you’re a non-swimmer, an elite athlete, or someone with a chronic condition, Make the Pool Your Gym shows how to create an effective and efficient workout best suited to your needs.