Jacuzzi Tub Exercises

Exercising in water is a great way to stay in shape and reduce the impact that out-of-water aerobics can sometimes have on your muscles, bones and joints. In addition to a pool, a jacuzzi can be a good place to work out, so long as you stick to exercises that are a good fit for the jacuzzi tub's size and shape.

  1. Upper Body

    • For a workout that tones your arms, use a resistance ball with a weight of 5 to 10 lbs. Hold the ball under the water and, with your arms out straight in front of you, move the ball in a figure eight. Be sure to keep your back straight and your shoulders back, and move the ball smoothly and steadily. Make sure your arms are doing the work and that you're not straining your shoulders or back. You will most likely want to remain seated for this exercise so that the water level is high enough to allow you to keep your arms held out straight with the ball underwater.

    Lower Body

    • A jacuzzi tub provides the perfect amount of space required to do squats that will tone your lower body. Stand in the center of the tub with your arms at your sides and slowly lower into a squatting position, with your knees bent and your backside stuck out behind you. Your position should be as though you are sitting in a chair, and your knees should not extend past your toes. Hold this position for several seconds, then slowly raise back up to standing position. Keep your abs held in and make sure your back is straight, not arched, as you return to your original position. Try keeping your palms raised as you lower into squatting position and cupped as you return to standing position to maximize the water's resistance.