Red Mountain Spa (Utah)
Stay cool in the pool with this lower body work out.

Lower body conditioning
Stand sideways near a wall of the pool with one arm up on the deck for additional support. Always engage the core muscular group before beginning the exercise. and avoid pain, particularly to the joints. Work out for one minute at 80 percent of your maximum effort.

Inner thigh work
Start with both legs straight. The working leg is the one farthest from the pool wall.Lift the working leg out to the side (abduct the hip). Tighten the thigh muscles, and with power pull the leg down through the water (adduct the hip) closing the legs again. Repeat for one minute. Change legs.

Outer thigh work
Start with both legs straight. Tighten the thigh muscles, and with power push the working leg out to the side (abduct the hip). Close the legs (adduct the hip) easily. Repeat for one minute. Change legs.

Quadriceps work
Start by lifting one knee up into a 90 degree angle. Keep the thigh bone in a horizontal line, it should not move. Tighten the thigh muscles. With power, kick the leg straight. Easily bend the knee back into the starting position. Repeat for one minute. Change legs.

Hamstring work
Start by lifting the working leg up into a horizontal line90 degree angle. Keep the thigh bone in a horizontal line, it should not move. Tighten the thigh muscles. With power, kick the leg straight. Easily bend the knee back into the starting position. Repeat for one minute. Change legs.

Gluteus work
Start with your back turned to the wall and both feet on the ground. Lift one leg towards the surface. Tighten your gluts and with power, pull your foot down to the pool floor. Repeat for one minute. Change legs.

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