Aqua Jogging Questions

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"Jim Haselmaier" [email hidden]

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Is heart rate the best indicator as to whether I'm getting an effective workout?

If you want to use heart rate as an indicator, the working heart rate is lower than on land, 13%
lower according to AEA guidelines. Deduct 13% from your on land minimum and maximum range. I believe
you might want to try the support belt so you can maximize the running pattern more than trying to
stay afloat. You might also try adding aqua shoes (or any shoes) for more stride resistance.

John

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I know some people use vests or belts.

IMHO indispensable for (ease of) proper floating at shoulder level.

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My leg motion resembles more of a bicycle pedal motion rather than a running stride; i.e. I don't
get much front/back distance between my feet like in a real "stride" on the pavement.

I´ve found that I can concentrate on fully extending the leg backwards and keeping the (bent 90
degrees at the elbow) arm movements swift; the forward part of leg movement is smaller and less
running-like.

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Is heart rate the best indicator as to whether I'm getting an effective workout?

HR is quite a bit lower, I just listen to music on a headphone radio and try to keep a good upright
posture etc.

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Also how, if at all, does this modify how I get back on the road? Can you get back on the road
relatively more quickly if you keep aqua jogging?

I trust the experience of far better runners than me who have found it to helpful:-)

Anders