Time Breakdown
Introduction - Karen explains the purpose of the video and introduces some of the arm movements she'll be presenting in the video (4 minutes)
Warm-Up - Some simple, very basic moves and stretches are demonstrated. Two of the classmates demonstrate a more difficult way to perform the exercises. (7 minutes)
Aerobic Workout - Karen and her class use various arm patterns introduced previously while seated or straddled on the noodle. Then using the noodle to keep them elevated they do cardiovascular lower body work. (19 minutes)
Upper/Lower Body Toning - Karen maximizes the use of the noodle combined with the resistance of water to give an effective strength training lesson. (10 minutes)
Abdominal Toning - Karen uses two noodles to strengthen the muscles. (3 minutes)
Cool Down - This time is used to stretch the various muscles used in the workout. (3 minutes)
Additional Equipment Needed
1 long noodle and 2 shorter noodles (one long noodle cut in half).
Motivating Moves?
Yes.
Additional Comments
Karen is an excellent instructor and uses helpful hints in some of the more complicated units. An underwater camera also gives you a view of the lower body which makes it an easy to follow under water workout.
