What Are the Benefits of Bouy Belts in Deep Water Exercise?

Whether a serious athlete or a weekend warrior, deep water exercise is one of the most effective and versatile of workouts. Using a buoy belt, participants engaged in this workout can receive a variety of benefits specific to aquatic exercise.

  1. Buoyancy and Support

    • Child using arm floats for support.

      The buoyant properties of water in conjunction with the support of a buoy belt causes less strain on the joints, back and torso than exercising on land.

    Improved Range of Motion

    • Use of a float vest and flippers.

      Water naturally reduces the gravitational effect on the body. The use of a buoy belt while exercising allows for greater range of joint motion and flexibility.

    Increased Resistance

    • Water resistance workout.

      Water naturally creates a variable increase in resistance, meaning the faster and harder that you work against the deep water, the greater resistance you will encounter and, therefore, a more difficult workout.

    Versatility

    • Outdoor water aerobics class.

      Deep water exercise with a buoy belt can be adapted to work almost any muscle group and the proximity of indoor and outdoor pools allow for exercise in any type of weather.

    Cost Effective

    • Child's vest style flotation device.

      Personal flotation devices designed for deep water exercise commonly come in vest or belt styles and can be purchased at large retailers in a variety of price ranges.