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Introducing Noodle Workout
This excellent workout contains 68 exercises using a water noodle.  Shallow, deep, suspended, stretching, cardio, strength, toning, flexibility - this workout has it all! Each and every exercise uses a noodle, whether holding it or riding on it. An outstanding head to toe water workout with little or no impact on your hips, knees and ankles. Exercises are delivered as Adobe® Portable Document (PDF) Files. A doctor's guidance is advised before you start an exercise program.

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This is a great leg, cardio, and balance pattern. You can repeat the same pattern or alternate between Noodle Deep Knee Bends and Noodle Stair Master. It helps if you wear water shoes and place your feet about shoulder width apart on the noodle. Holding on to the wall or handrail as you learn the rhythm is also suggested.

Stretching Tip:  Stretch Before AND After Exercise
The question often arises, "should I stretch before or after exercise?" This is not an either / or situation, both are essential. It is no good stretching after exercise and counting that as your pre-exercise stretch for next time. Stretching after exercise has a totally different purpose to stretching before exercise. The two are not the same.
The purpose of stretching before exercise, is to help prevent injury. Stretching does this by lengthening the muscles and tendons, which in turn increases your range of movement. This ensures that you are able to move freely without restriction or injury occurring.
However, stretching after exercise has a very different role. Its purpose is primarily to aid in the repair and recovery of the muscles and tendons. By lengthening the muscles and tendons, stretching helps to prevent tight muscles and delayed muscle soreness, which usually accompanies strenuous exercise.

Stretching Tips are brought to you by Brad Walker, a leading stretching and sports injury consultant with over 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry. Each tip is pulled directly from Brad's best seller, The Stretching Handbook.

The Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the aquatic fitness industry and the safety of the public served. The AEA website provides general information on the benefits of water exercise, details on international certification programs and continuing education courses for the Aquatic Fitness Professional, calendars of important industry events, and access to a large selection of water exercise products and services. Visit AKWA Shop to find books, videos & DVDs, music and educational resources for the professional and the participant in water exercise. A member-only access area includes online education, special offers on products, and files to download including the AEA Standards & Guidelines for Aquatic Fitness Programming and the AEA Research Journal. Email AEA at info@aeawave.com

Until next month,   Keep Splashing!