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Level 2 - Limited Mobility

Gentle exercises with simple movements and minimal coordination requirements

This level focuses on exercises specifically designed for Level 2 - Limited Mobility participants. Each exercise has been carefully selected and categorized to ensure you can find activities that align with your specific ability level and comfort zone.

Key Benefits

  • Progressive strength building
  • Improved coordination and balance
  • Enhanced joint mobility

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KICK CENTER FLUTTER

Level 2

Purpose: Your hips will strengthen and your coordination will be challenged with these triple tap foot movements combined with arm circles at your sides. You will be able to do more activities like waiting in line standing stably and carrying a shopping bag. Reduces pain and improves balance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ARMS SWING DOWN

Level 2

Purpose: Your upper shoulder and chest will strengthen while your back lengthens with these golf-like pendulum swing movements. You will be able to do more activities like lifting shopping bags. Reduces pain, plus improves hand and wrist flexibility.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

WALK SIDEWAYS CROSSOVER

Level 2

Purpose: Your inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with these small crossover movements. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car. Reduces pain, improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Hips, Balance, Lower Body-NonAerobic

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KICK 4 DIRECTIONS

Level 2

Purpose: Your knees, outer hips, inner thighs and leg muscles will strengthen with these balance challenging 4-direction kick movements. Strengthens shoulders by holding upper arms close to body and swinging out only forearms. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car. Reduces pain, improves balance, flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

WALK TOES AND HEELS

Level 2

Purpose: Your ankles, shins and calves will strengthen and lengthen simultaneously with these movements. You will be able to do more activities like walking on uneven sidewalks with reduced pain and improved balance.

Muscles: Knees, Balance, Lower Body-NonAerobic

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

STRETCH STATIC TORSO (MERMAID)

Level 2

Purpose: Cool down with 3 moves for your core and back, using a gentle stretch. Starting with your ribs to hips on your side, followed by your back and shoulder, then your chest & neck will lengthen. Moving through these 3 stretches holding a static torso stretch reduces pain, increases mobility and flexibility. Best when done in warmer water.

Muscles: General Fitness

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JOG WIDE

Level 2

Purpose: Your outer hips will strengthen and your inner thighs will lengthen with these wide jog movements. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs. The spread palms add resistance to arms and the push downs build coordination. Reduces pain, improves balance, flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

AI CHI

Level 2

Purpose: Ai Chi is best done in warm water for pain relief and to de-stress. You will use deep breathing and slow movements for a body-mind routine that improves balance, range of motion, relaxation, and a full body integration of the nervous system, including diverse sensory perceptions and motor impulses. AI CHI exercises progress gradually through segments to give you time to increase your awareness of what feels best for your body today, activating your parasympathetic nervous system.

Muscles: Pain Relief

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH SIDE JAB CROSS COMBO

Level 2

Purpose: Your chest and front of the shoulder will strengthen and your rear shoulder lengthen with these arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like opening doors. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

COOL DOWN FULL BODY STRETCH

Level 2

Purpose: Cool down with 10 moves to stretch your whole body, starting with 5 for legs, hips and back. Then your arms, chest, shoulders and core will stretch and lengthen with the last 5 movements. Reduces pain, returns blood flow and muscles to normal after your water exercise workout.

Muscles: General Fitness

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

STRETCH DYNAMIC TORSO (MERMAID)

Level 2

Purpose: Cool down with 3 moves for your core and back, using a gentle dynamic stretch. Starting with your ribs to hips on your side, followed by your back and shoulder, then your chest & neck will lengthen. Moving through these 3 stretches repeatedly is a dynamic torso stretch. Reduces pain, increases mobility and flexibility.

Muscles: General Fitness

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JUMP CENTER TUCK

Level 2

Purpose: Your core and inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with these light jump tuck movements. The Jack arms will build shoulder strength. You will be able to do more activities like standing up from a chair. Reduces pain, improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ARM CIRCLE FRONT

Level 2

Purpose: Your arms, shoulders and back will strengthen and lengthen with these circle movements. Your back and core strengthen with the stir back and forth circles. You will be able to do more activities like opening doors. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio

Equipment: Webbed Gloves, Floating Dumbbells, Floating Cuffs

Session Placement: Main set

CORE CRUNCH STANDING

Level 2

Purpose: Muscles of the core and back are engaged with these exercises by using your breath, arms and legs in mindful patterns. Shoulder stability is engaged throughout the exercise. Balance and strength are also improved.

Muscles: Core and Back

Equipment: Small Noodle

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH SIDE JAB

Level 2

Purpose: Your chest, back and shoulders will strengthen and lengthen with these arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like opening doors. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ARMS SWING SIDE

Level 2

Purpose: Your rear shoulder will strengthen and your chest and front of the shoulder lengthen with these arm swing side movements. You will be able to do more activities like opening doors. Reduces pain, plus improves hand and wrist flexibility.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

LUNGE CURTSY

Level 2

Purpose: Your inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with these curtsy movements. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car. Reduces pain and improves balance and coordination by scooping hands forward during the lunge behind.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ROCKING HORSE

Level 2

Purpose: Your legs, hips, core and arms will strengthen with this coordinated rocking movement. You will be able to do more activities like stepping backward. Reduces pain, improves balance, coordination and flexibility.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ARM AND UPPER BODY COMBO

Level 2

Purpose: Your arms, shoulders, chest and back will strengthen and your balance challenged with this arm and upper body combo . You will be able to do more activities like reaching for items, picking up and carrying bags and opening doors. Reduces pain, improves balance, flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Shoulders, Upper Body-NonAerobic

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KICK FRONT CROSS-TOUCH

Level 2

Purpose: Your inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with these movements. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs. The hand taps to the opposite knee will improve coordination. This exercise reduces pain and improves balance.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JOG

Level 2

Purpose: Your legs and hips will strengthen and your hamstrings will lengthen with the jog movements. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs. Reduces pain, improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JACKS TUCK

Level 2

Purpose: Your outer hips and quadriceps will strengthen with these tuck movements. You will also strengthen your shoulders with these arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs and reaching for objects. Reduces pain, improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JACKS REGULAR

Level 2

Purpose: Your inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with this light intensity jumping jack movement. You will also strengthen your shoulders with the arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car and reaching to the side for objects. Reduces pain, improves flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Knees, Hips, Cardio, General Fitness

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

WALK 3 DIRECTIONS

Level 2

Purpose: Your ankles, shins and calves will strengthen and lengthen simultaneously with the first two directions. Your inner thighs and outer hips will strengthen with the third direction. You will be able to do more activities like walking on uneven sidewalks with reduced pain and improved balance.

Muscles: Knees, Balance, Lower Body-NonAerobic

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KICK FRONT

Level 2

Purpose: Your quadriceps will strengthen and your hamstrings will lengthen with these movements. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs. Reduces pain and improves balance and coordination by sculling the hands.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Knees, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JACKS DIAMOND

Level 2

Purpose: Your inner thighs and outer hips will strengthen and your coordination will be challenged with these jack diamond movements. You will also strengthen your chest, back and shoulders with the arm moves. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car and opening doors. Reduces pain, improves balance, flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

STEP FRONT HIGH KNEE

Level 2

Purpose: Your hamstrings will strengthen and your quadriceps will lengthen with these movements. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs. Reduces pain and improves balance.

Muscles: Knees, Lower Body-NonAerobic

Equipment: Small Noodle, Large Noodle

Session Placement: Main set

KICK BEHIND & ROW

Level 2

Purpose: Your glutes and hamstrings will strengthen while your quadricep and hips lengthen with this kick behind movement. Your upper body will strengthen by rowing a small noodle. You will be able to do more activities like walking backward. Reduces pain, improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JUMP TORSO TWIST (MOGUL)

Level 2

Purpose: Your core, back, and inner thighs will strengthen and your hips lengthen with these light intensity jump torso twist movements. You will be able to do more activities like turning to get in and out of a car. Reduces pain, improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KNEE STRIKE

Level 2

Purpose: Your legs, hips, core and arms will strengthen with these knee strike movements. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs while carrying bags. Reduces pain, improves balance, posture and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KICK BEHIND (FLUTTER)

Level 2

Purpose: Your core, back, glutes, and legs will strengthen and your hips lengthen with these plank flutter kicks. You will be able to do more activities like walking and standing in lines. Reduces pain and improves flexibility.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Core and Back, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JACKS FROG

Level 2

Purpose: Your outer hips, inner thighs, and quadriceps will strengthen with these frog leg movements. You will also strengthen your shoulders with the arm moves. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of a car and reaching for objects. Reduces pain, improves balance, flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JACKS M&M

Level 2

Purpose: Your outer hips and quadriceps will strengthen and your coordination will be challenged with these jack M&M movements. You will also strengthen your shoulders with the arm moves. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs and opening doors. Reduces pain, improves balance, flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

WARM UP FULL BODY

Level 2

Purpose: Your whole body will strengthen and lengthen with this warm up. You will be able to do your main exercises after these combination moves. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: General Fitness

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JUMP FRONT AND BACK (MOGUL)

Level 2

Purpose: Your knees, hips and legs will strengthen these low impact mogul jumps front and back. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs. Reduces pain, improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

WALK SIDE WIDE

Level 2

Purpose: Your outer hips will strengthen and your inner thighs will lengthen with these side step movements. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car. Reduces pain and improves balance and coordination with arms mirroring legs.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ARMS PUSH DOWN 3 DIRECTIONS

Level 2

Purpose: Your arms and shoulders will strengthen and your balance will be challenged with these 3 directional arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like picking up and carrying bags. Reduces pain, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Muscles: Shoulders, Upper Body-NonAerobic

Equipment: Floating Dumbbells

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH, LUNGE, SWING COMBO

Level 2

Purpose: Your back and shoulders will strengthen and your chest will lengthen with these punch and swing arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like opening doors. Improves balance and coordination as you stand in a lunge then walk around.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

CROSS COUNTRY SKI

Level 2

Purpose: Your legs and hips will strenthen and lengthen with these ski movements. You will be able to do more activities like walking backward. Reduces pain, improves balance and coordination with opposite arm swings.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH, JAB, CROSS, KNEE STRIKE COMBO

Level 2

Purpose: Your shoulders, chest, and back will strengthen and lengthen with the punch movements. Your hips, knees and legs will strengthen with the knee-strike move. The overall movement of arms and legs will challenge coordination and balance. You will be able to do more activities like climbing stairs while carrying bags. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH UPPERCUT

Level 2

Purpose: Your biceps and back will strengthen and your chest will lengthen with these punch movements. You will be able to do more activities like carrying bags. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH BLOCK

Level 2

Purpose: Your rear shoulder will strengthen and your chest and front of the shoulder lengthen with these circle backward movements. You will be able to do more activities like opening doors. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

STRETCH DYNAMIC FULL BODY

Level 2

Purpose: Cool down while constantly moving with 10 stretches for your whole body, starting with 5 stretches for legs, hips and back. Then your arms, chest, shoulders and core will lengthen with the last 5 movements. Reduces pain, returns blood flow and muscles to normal after your water exercise workout.

Muscles: General Fitness

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KICK SIDE STRAIGHT LEG

Level 2

Purpose: Your inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with these kick and pull leg down movements. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car. Reduces pain and improves balance and coordination with tricep focused arm curls added to your leg exercise.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

STRETCH STATIC FULL BODY

Level 2

Purpose: Cool down while holding 10 stretches, starting with 5 for legs, hips and back. Then your arms, chest, shoulders and core will stretch and lengthen with the last 5 movements. Reduces pain, returns blood flow and muscles to normal after your water exercise workout. Best when done in warmer water.

Muscles: General Fitness

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KICK VERTICAL SCISSORS

Level 2

Purpose: Your arms, shoulders, chest and back will strengthen and your balance challenged with this arm and upper body combo . You will be able to do more activities like reaching for items, picking up and carrying bags and opening doors. Reduces pain, improves balance, flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH UPPERCUT BLOCK COMBO

Level 2

Purpose: Your biceps and back will strengthen and your chest will lengthen with these punch movements. You will be able to do more activities like carrying bags. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JACKS OPPOSITE ARMS

Level 2

Purpose: Your inner thighs will strengthen and your outer hips will lengthen with this challenging arm and leg jack movement. You will also strengthen your shoulders with these arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car and reaching to the side for objects. Reduces pain, improves flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JOG PLANK

Level 2

Purpose: Your core, back, hips and legs will strengthen with this low impact jog plank. You will be able to do more activities like walking, standing in lines and climbing stairs. Reduces pain, improves flexibility and spine stability.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Core and Back, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH UPPERCUT BLOCK KICK COMBO

Level 2

Purpose: Your biceps, shoulders and back will strengthen and your chest will lengthen with these punch combo movements. Your hips, knees and glutes will strengthen with these kick forward and lunge back movements. Combining arm and leg movements provides a light to moderate cardio conditioning. Reducing your perceived exertion during your daily activities.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

JUMP SIDE TO SIDE

Level 2

Purpose: Your hips, inner thighs and knees will strengthen with these light side to side mogul jump movements. You will be able to do more activities like getting in and out of the car. Reduces pain, improves balance, flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Lower Body-Aerobic, Hips, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH SIDE CROSS

Level 2

Purpose: Your chest and front of the shoulder will strengthen and your rear shoulder lengthen with these arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like opening doors. Reduces pain, plus improves balance and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio, Balance

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

PUNCH DOWN CROSS

Level 2

Purpose: Your back, chest and shoulders will strengthen and lengthen with these arm movements. You will be able to do more activities like opening doors and lifting shopping bags. Reduces pain, plus improves flexibility and coordination.

Muscles: Upper Body-Aerobic, Shoulders, Cardio

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

WATER WALKING

Level 2

Purpose: Improve gait, lower limb strength, and functional mobility for children and adolescents with disabilities using the support and resistance of water.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

AQUATIC AEROBIC MARCHING

Level 2

Purpose: Provide gentle, continuous aerobic conditioning in water for children and adolescents who can perform supported standing and stepping.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core, shoulders, arms

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

WALL-SUPPORTED TRUNK ROTATIONS

Level 2

Purpose: Improve basic trunk control and rotational mobility in a safe, supported standing position in water.

Muscles: core, back, hips

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Session Placement: Skill development

AQUA COUNTERMOVEMENT JUMPS

Level 2

Purpose: Develop basic vertical power and controlled landing in water for children and adolescents with mild-to-moderate mobility limitations.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core

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Session Placement: Main set

AQUATIC DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING WALK

Level 2

Purpose: Enhance basic diaphragmatic breathing and coordination with slow walking in water for children and adolescents with mild limitations.

Muscles: respiratory muscles, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Skill development

HALLIWICK TRANSVERSAL ROTATION SUPPORT

Level 2

Purpose: Develop comfort and basic control with forward and backward body rotation in water for children and adolescents with mild-to-moderate trunk limitations.

Muscles: core, back, neck, hips

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Session Placement: Skill development

AQUATIC FOLLOW THE LEADER

Level 2

Purpose: Use simple copying games in shallow water to develop basic locomotion, attention, and social interaction in children and adolescents.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core, shoulders, arms

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Skill development

SUPPORTED BACK FLOAT TO WALL

Level 2

Purpose: Teach children to move from a supported back float to the pool wall, building essential water safety and orientation skills.

Muscles: core, back, hips, shoulders, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Skill development

SUPPORTED BACK FLOAT TO WALL

Level 2

Purpose: Teach children to move from a supported back float to the pool wall, building essential water safety and orientation skills.

Muscles: core, back, hips, shoulders, arms

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Session Placement: Skill development

SHALLOW WATER POWER WALK

Level 2

Purpose: Develop low- to moderate-intensity cardiovascular fitness and leg strength using purposeful walking patterns in chest-deep water.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

WALL-SUPPORTED MINI SQUAT

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen thighs and hips with small, supported squats that control knee load and encourage proper alignment.

Muscles: quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

AQUA SIDE LEG LIFT

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen hip abductors and improve lateral stability using controlled side leg lifts against water resistance.

Muscles: abductors, glutes, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set, Skill development

STANDING NEUTRAL SPINE WALK

Level 2

Purpose: Reinforce neutral spine posture and gentle core engagement during slow walking in shallow water.

Muscles: core, abdominals, low back, hips

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

WATER-SUPPORTED TRUNK FLEXION

Level 2

Purpose: Gently mobilize the thoracic and lumbar spine in flexion with core support while minimizing load.

Muscles: abdominals, low back, hips

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Cool-down

WATER CHEST PRESS AND BACK PULL

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen the chest and upper back with controlled arm movements under the water while maintaining good alignment.

Muscles: chest, rhomboids, trapezius, shoulders, arms, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SUBMERGED LATERAL ARM SWEEPS

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulders and upper back with side-to-side arm sweeps kept under the water for safe resistance.

Muscles: shoulders, rhomboids, trapezius, chest, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set, Skill development

WATER CHEST PRESS AND BACK PULL

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen the chest and upper back with controlled arm movements under the water while maintaining good alignment.

Muscles: chest, rhomboids, trapezius, shoulders, arms, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SUBMERGED LATERAL ARM SWEEPS

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulders and upper back with side-to-side arm sweeps kept under the water for safe resistance.

Muscles: shoulders, rhomboids, trapezius, chest, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set, Skill development

LOW-BACK PELVIC TILT AND WALK SEQUENCE

Level 2

Purpose: Combine gentle pelvic tilts and supported walking to improve alignment, core activation, and comfort for participants with low-back pain.

Muscles: core, low back, glutes, hamstrings

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

PRENATAL STANCE AND WATER WALK SEQUENCE

Level 2

Purpose: Offer a low-impact, alignment-focused walking sequence in water for pregnant participants within guideline-based intensity.

Muscles: core, hips, glutes, legs

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

OLDER ADULT BALANCE AND SOCIAL CIRCLE SEQUENCE

Level 2

Purpose: Blend simple balance drills with social interaction in shallow water to support function, confidence, and connection in older adults.

Muscles: hips, legs, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

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.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, core

Equipment: Flotation Belt

Session Placement: Main set

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.

Muscles: core, abdominals, low back, hips

Equipment: Flotation Belt

Session Placement: Main set, Skill development

SHALLOW WATER BASIC BALANCE WALKS

Level 2

Purpose: Use controlled walking patterns in shallow water to train balance, posture, and lower-body coordination.

Muscles: hips, quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

SINGLE-LEG STANCE AND REACH DRILL

Level 2

Purpose: Challenge static balance and coordination by combining single-leg stance with small reaching movements under water support.

Muscles: ankles, hips, glutes, core

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Session Placement: Skill development, Main set

COORDINATION CROSS-CRAWL WATER MARCH

Level 2

Purpose: Develop whole-body coordination using an alternating arm–leg ‘cross-crawl’ marching pattern in shallow water.

Muscles: hips, legs, shoulders, core

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Session Placement: Main set, Neuromotor training

WATER BALANCE CIRCLE AND WEIGHT SHIFTS

Level 2

Purpose: Combine social circle walking with controlled weight shifts to train balance and coordination in a group setting.

Muscles: hips, legs, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

LATERAL STEPS - BEGINNER

Level 2

Purpose: Develop gluteal muscle strength and lateral movement patterns with reduced intensity suitable for those with mobility challenges.

Muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, hip abductors, hip adductors, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

STANDING HIP EXTENSION - LEFT LEG BEGINNER

Level 2

Purpose: Develop gluteal and low back strength through supported hip extension with minimal perceived exertion, ideal for those with significant mobility challenges.

Muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, multifidus, hamstrings, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

STANDING HIP EXTENSION - RIGHT LEG BEGINNER

Level 2

Purpose: Develop gluteal and low back strength through supported hip extension with minimal perceived exertion, ideal for those with significant mobility challenges.

Muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, multifidus, hamstrings, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

STANDING HIP ABDUCTION - LEFT LEG BEGINNER

Level 2

Purpose: Develop gluteal muscle strength through supported hip abduction with minimal perceived exertion, ideal for early rehabilitation.

Muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, hip abductors, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

STANDING HIP ABDUCTION - RIGHT LEG BEGINNER

Level 2

Purpose: Develop gluteal muscle strength through supported hip abduction with minimal perceived exertion, ideal for early rehabilitation.

Muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, hip abductors, core

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Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

BOARD PUSH AND PULL - BEGINNER

Level 2

Purpose: Develop upper body and back strength through gentle resistive movements with reduced intensity suitable for mobility limitations.

Muscles: back, shoulders, chest, core, erector spinae

Equipment: Kickboard

Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

TRUNK ROTATION WITH DISC - LEFT BEGINNER

Level 2

Purpose: Develop core rotational mobility and oblique strength through supported, gentle trunk rotation with reduced intensity.

Muscles: abdominal obliques, core, transverse abdominis

Equipment: Hand Buoys

Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

TRUNK ROTATION WITH DISC - RIGHT BEGINNER

Level 2

Purpose: Develop core rotational mobility and oblique strength through supported, gentle trunk rotation with reduced intensity.

Muscles: abdominal obliques, core, transverse abdominis

Equipment: Hand Buoys

Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

NOODLE SIT WITH ARMS OUT

Level 2

Purpose: Develop core stability and balance in supported floating position with arms extended for added stability, producing lowest heart rate response.

Muscles: core, abdominals, hip flexors

Equipment: Large Noodle

Session Placement: Warm-up, Cool-down, Skill development

NOODLE SIT WITH ARMS DOWN

Level 2

Purpose: Develop core stability and balance in supported floating position with arms extended downward, providing gentle core stabilization training.

Muscles: core, abdominals, hip flexors

Equipment: Large Noodle

Session Placement: Warm-up, Cool-down, Skill development

SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZE

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen and stretch the back muscles by squeezing shoulder blades together.

Muscles: upper back, rhomboids, shoulders

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

TOWEL SHOULDER STRETCH

Level 2

Purpose: Stretch the shoulder by pulling a towel overhead with opposite hand for isolated shoulder release.

Muscles: shoulders, triceps, lats

Equipment: Towel

Session Placement: Warm-up, Cool-down

HAMSTRING STRETCH - STAIR STRAIGHT LEG

Level 2

Purpose: Stretch the hamstrings with straight leg on stairs and forward upper body lean.

Muscles: hamstrings, glutes

Equipment:

Session Placement: Cool-down

SHOULDER CIRCLES - ARM CIRCLES

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen and mobilize shoulder joint through circular arm movements.

Muscles: shoulders, rotator cuff

Equipment:

Session Placement: Warm-up, Main set

FORWARD ARM LIFT

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen front shoulders and arms by lifting arms forward to chest height.

Muscles: shoulders, chest, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

HORIZONTAL ARM ADDUCTION

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen pectoral muscles by pulling arms inward from extended side position.

Muscles: chest, pectoral muscles, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

LATERAL ARM RAISE - BENT ELBOW

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen lateral shoulders by raising arms out to sides with bent elbows.

Muscles: lateral shoulders, deltoids, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SHOULDER ABDUCTION

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder abductors by pushing hands outward from central body position.

Muscles: lateral shoulders, deltoids

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

BICEPS CURL

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen biceps and arm flexors by curling arms upward against water resistance.

Muscles: biceps, forearms, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SHOULDER PRESS

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder muscles by pressing arms upward and out to shoulder height.

Muscles: shoulders, deltoids, triceps

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

HORIZONTAL ARM HUG

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen chest and shoulders by bringing arms together in front with elbows bent.

Muscles: chest, shoulders, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ELBOW RAISE

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulders and arms by raising elbows up and forward from shoulder level.

Muscles: shoulders, deltoids, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

BACK WING FLAP - LOW

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen back and shoulders by flapping arms like wings from behind-back position.

Muscles: back, shoulders, triceps

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

BACK WING FLAP - OVERHEAD

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen upper back and shoulders by flapping arms from overhead position.

Muscles: upper back, shoulders, triceps

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ARM SWING - BENT ELBOW

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen arms and shoulders by swinging bent arms up and down.

Muscles: arms, shoulders, deltoids

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SHOULDER PUNCH

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulders and arms by punching downward in water against resistance.

Muscles: shoulders, deltoids, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

FRONT LEG KICK

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen hip flexors and quadriceps by kicking leg forward with knee straight.

Muscles: hip flexors, quadriceps, iliopsoas

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

BACK LEG KICK

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen hamstrings and glutes by kicking leg backward with knee straight.

Muscles: hamstrings, glutes, hip extensors

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SIDE LEG LIFT

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen hip abductors by lifting leg out to the side and across body.

Muscles: hip abductors, glute medius, tensor fasciae latae

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KNEE TUCK - HEEL LIFT

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen hip flexors and calf muscles through knee and heel lifts.

Muscles: hip flexors, calves, quadriceps

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KNEE LIFT AND EXTEND

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen quadriceps and hip flexors by pulling knee up then extending leg forward.

Muscles: quadriceps, hip flexors, iliopsoas

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

CHEST PRESS - ARM ADDUCTION

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen chest and inner arm muscles through horizontal adduction movements.

Muscles: chest, arms, anterior deltoids

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ARM CURL - ELBOW FLEXION

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen biceps and arm muscles through elbow flexion and extension movements.

Muscles: biceps, arms, forearms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

LATERAL RAISE - ARMS TO SHOULDERS

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder abductors and lateral shoulder muscles through lateral arm raises.

Muscles: shoulders, lateral deltoids, upper back

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

ARM HUG - HORIZONTAL FLEXION

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen chest and shoulder muscles through horizontal flexion movements.

Muscles: chest, shoulders, anterior deltoids

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

FRONT SHOULDER PRESS - FORWARD REACH

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder flexor and pressing muscles through forward arm extension movements.

Muscles: shoulders, anterior deltoids, triceps

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SHOULDER FLUTTER - ARMS OVERHEAD

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder and upper back muscles through overhead flutter movements.

Muscles: shoulders, upper back, arms

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

BACK FLUTTER - WINGS BEHIND

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen upper back and shoulder muscles through posterior fluttering movements.

Muscles: upper back, shoulders, trapezius

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SHOULDER SWING - UPWARD

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder muscles through upward swinging arm movements.

Muscles: shoulders, arms, upper back

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SHOULDER PUNCH - OVERHEAD PRESS

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder and arm muscles through overhead punching movements.

Muscles: shoulders, arms, upper chest

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

LEG LIFT - FORWARD

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen quadriceps and hip flexor muscles through forward leg lift movements.

Muscles: quadriceps, hip flexors

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

LEG LIFT - BACKWARD

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen glute and hamstring muscles through backward leg lift movements.

Muscles: glutes, hamstrings

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

LEG ABDUCTION - OUT AND ACROSS

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen hip abductor and adductor muscles through lateral leg movements.

Muscles: hip abductors, hip adductors

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KNEE CURL - LEG BACK

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen hamstring muscles through knee flexion movements.

Muscles: hamstrings, calves

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KNEE EXTENSION - STRAIGHT LEG FORWARD

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen quadriceps muscles through knee extension and hip flexion movements.

Muscles: quadriceps, hip flexors

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

WATER CROSS COUNTRY SKIING MOTION

Level 2

Purpose: Improve cardiovascular fitness and full body strength through cross-country skiing arm and leg movements.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, shoulders, arms, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

SIDE STEPPING - CARIOCA WALK

Level 2

Purpose: Improve cardiovascular fitness and lateral lower body strength through carioca stepping movements.

Muscles: hip abductors, hip adductors, glutes, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

POOL CYCLING - STATIONARY BIKE MOTION

Level 2

Purpose: Improve cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength through cycling movements.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

WATER MARCHING - HIGH KNEES

Level 2

Purpose: Improve cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength through high-knee marching movements.

Muscles: hip flexors, quadriceps, core

Equipment:

Session Placement: Main set

KICKBOARD WALKING - CHEST

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen lower body through kickboard-supported walking movements.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes

Equipment: Kickboard

Session Placement: Main set

KICKBOARD PUSH DOWN - VERTICAL

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen core and upper body muscles through vertical kickboard pushing movements.

Muscles: arms, chest, core, shoulders

Equipment: Kickboard

Session Placement: Main set

KICKBOARD PUSH FORWARD - HORIZONTAL

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen chest and arm muscles through horizontal kickboard pushing movements.

Muscles: chest, arms, shoulders, anterior deltoids

Equipment: Kickboard

Session Placement: Main set

KICKBOARD PUSH - 45 DEGREE ANGLES

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen diagonal chest and arm muscles through angled kickboard pushing movements.

Muscles: chest, arms, shoulders, core

Equipment: Kickboard

Session Placement: Main set

PADDLE CLAP - HORIZONTAL FLEXION

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen chest and arm muscles through paddle clapping movements.

Muscles: chest, arms, shoulders

Equipment: Webbed Gloves

Session Placement: Main set

PADDLE LATERAL RAISE - SHOULDER HEIGHT

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen lateral shoulder muscles through lateral paddle raising movements.

Muscles: shoulders, lateral deltoids, upper back

Equipment: Webbed Gloves

Session Placement: Main set

PADDLE HORIZONTAL ADDUCTION - CHEST LEVEL

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen chest and arm muscles through horizontal adduction paddle movements.

Muscles: chest, arms, shoulders

Equipment: Webbed Gloves

Session Placement: Main set

PADDLE CIRCLES - HORIZONTAL ROTATION

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder and rotator cuff muscles through circular paddle movements.

Muscles: shoulders, rotator cuff, arms

Equipment: Webbed Gloves

Session Placement: Main set

PADDLE PRESS - DOWNWARD VERTICAL MOTION

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen shoulder and chest muscles through vertical paddle pressing movements.

Muscles: shoulders, chest, arms

Equipment: Webbed Gloves

Session Placement: Main set

PADDLE PRESS - 45 DEGREE ANGLES

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen diagonal chest and arm muscles through angled paddle pressing movements.

Muscles: chest, arms, shoulders, core

Equipment: Webbed Gloves

Session Placement: Main set

PADDLE WALKING - FORWARD RESISTANCE

Level 2

Purpose: Improve cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength through paddle-assisted walking movements.

Muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves

Equipment: Webbed Gloves

Session Placement: Main set

PADDLE ALTERNATING ARM PRESS

Level 2

Purpose: Strengthen individual arm muscles through alternating paddle pressing movements.

Muscles: arms, shoulders, chest

Equipment: Webbed Gloves

Session Placement: Main set

Exercise Guidelines

Level 2 exercises involve slow and light intensity movements, prioritizing flexibility and basic strength building. Movement patterns become slightly more complex while maintaining safety.

Recommended Parameters:

  • Tempo: Approximately 60 BPM
  • Duration: Varies by exercise.Total workout time ~ 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Support: Some flotation or wall support as needed
  • Movement Range: Moderate range of motion with controlled progression

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