Key Benefits
- Maximum buoyancy and joint protection
- Complete 3D range of motion
- Advanced cardiovascular and strength training
Filter Exercises
This category focuses on exercises specifically designed to help you achieve your Fully Suspended goals. Each exercise has been carefully selected and categorized to ensure you can find activities that align with your specific objectives.
Available Exercises
DEEP WATER SUPPORTED CORE REHAB SET
Level 2
Purpose: Use deep-water support to train gentle core co-contraction and trunk alignment for rehab clients who cannot tolerate land-based loading.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set, Skill development
DEEP WATER SUPPORTED REHAB GAIT SET
Level 2
Purpose: Support safe early gait retraining in deep water for rehab participants who cannot tolerate impact on land.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set
DEEP WATER SUPPORTED ARM AND LEG REHAB CIRCUIT
Level 3
Purpose: Provide a gentle deep-water circuit alternating upper- and lower-body patterns for rehab or deconditioned participants.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set
DEEP WATER SUPPORTED CARDIO SET FOR OBESITY
Level 3
Purpose: Provide a fully supported deep-water cardio set that minimizes joint impact while safely building endurance for obese participants.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set
HALLIWICK LONGITUDINAL ROTATION ROLLS
Level 3
Purpose: Enhance trunk control and orientation in water by practicing controlled rolling around the body’s long axis for children and adolescents with moderate motor ability.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment:
Session Placement: Skill development
OBESITY DEEP WATER CARDIO SEQUENCE
Level 3
Purpose: Provide a low-impact, longer-duration deep-water cardio sequence tailored to obese participants with joint protection and enjoyment as priorities.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set
BASIC FRONT CRAWL ARM DRILL
Level 4
Purpose: Develop coordinated front crawl arm action with supported kicking for higher-functioning youth learning swim stroke skills.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Kickboard
Session Placement: Main set, Skill development
BASIC FRONT CRAWL ARM DRILL
Level 4
Purpose: Develop coordinated front crawl arm action with supported kicking for higher-functioning youth learning swim stroke skills.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Kickboard
Session Placement: Main set, Skill development
DEEP WATER CORE SKI SWING
Level 4
Purpose: Train dynamic core control and trunk alignment in deep water using alternating ski-like leg and arm swings.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set
HALLIWICK STREAMLINED FLOAT CONTROL
Level 4
Purpose: Develop advanced trunk stability and alignment in supported floating positions for higher-functioning youth using Halliwick-style control principles.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment:
Session Placement: Main set, Skill development
DEEP WATER ARM-DRIVE JOG
Level 5
Purpose: Use powerful submerged arm drive with deep-water jogging to create a high-intensity upper-body and shoulder workout.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set
DEEP WATER ARM-DRIVE JOG
Level 5
Purpose: Use powerful submerged arm drive with deep-water jogging to create a high-intensity upper-body and shoulder workout.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set
DEEP WATER RUN INTERVALS
Level 5
Purpose: Deliver a high-intensity, nonimpact running workout in deep water for athletic participants seeking advanced conditioning.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment: Flotation Belt
Session Placement: Main set
HALLIWICK INDEPENDENT ROTATION SEQUENCE
Level 5
Purpose: Challenge high-level trunk control and aquatic independence by combining multiple Halliwick-style rotations and position changes in sequence.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment:
Session Placement: Main set
TREAD AND TRAVEL TO WALL
Level 5
Purpose: Train advanced water safety and endurance by combining treading water and short swims to a safety point in deep water for athletic youth with disabilities.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment:
Session Placement: Main set
TREAD AND TRAVEL TO WALL
Level 5
Purpose: Train advanced water safety and endurance by combining treading water and short swims to a safety point in deep water for athletic youth with disabilities.
Position: Fully Suspended (deep water)
Equipment:
Session Placement: Main set
Exercise Guidelines
Fully suspended exercises are performed in deep water with no contact with the pool bottom. These provide maximum buoyancy benefits and require swimming ability or flotation devices.
Key Benefits:
- Maximum Buoyancy: Complete joint decompression
- 3D Movement: Full range of motion in all directions
- High Intensity: Challenging cardiovascular workout
- Low Impact: Zero stress on joints
Requirements & Safety:
- Swimming Skills: Must be comfortable in deep water
- Water Depth: Over your head (typically 5+ feet)
- Safety Equipment: Flotation belt recommended
- Supervision: Lifeguard or buddy system advised