Do you want an exercise to work your inner and outer thighs that you can do in the water? Try this hip abduction/adduction exercise.
Target Muscle Group:
- Primary muscles: adductors and gluteus medius.
- Secondary muscles: core stabilizers.
Performance Points:
- Begin by holding one Aqua Dumbbell in each hand. Bring both legs out into a front floating position like you are sitting in a chair with your legs straight out in front.
- Keeping both legs straight, open and close your legs 10-15 times alternating which leg goes on top each time you close your legs.
Modifications:
- Level 1: Start with both feet on the bottom of the pool and do jumping jacks (open/close legs) pushing off the bottom of the pool in between each movement.
- Level 2: Take both legs into a floating position as described above.
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by Cindy Hunt
Cindy Hunt is certified with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologists as a Certified Personal Trainer. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated with Honours from the NAIT Personal Fitness Training Program. She holds numerous group fitness certifications. Her passion lies in motivating others to get active and pursue a healthy lifestyle. She has worked with athletes, dancers, aquafit participants, pre and post-natal woman, older populations and anyone who is looking to reach their fitness goals.
