NOODLE
SUPED!
As the sole piece of aquatic apparatus available
in some facilities, it’s important to find new and
creative ways to use the aqua noodle.
WORDS: MARIETTA MEHANNI
he noodle has long been a popular
piece of apparatus with aqua
fitness
participants.
Initially
introduced as a rehabilitation tool, it now
serves multiple purposes, being used for
cardio and strength training and as a floatation
device in both shallow and deep water classes.
In some pools, noodles are the only aquatic
tool used, in place of aqua dumbbells. It is
important therefore, to keep finding new and
creative ways to use this versatile piece of kit.
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Hold your noodle!
There are several positions in which the
noodle can be held:
• Thirds – the hands are positioned at an
even third from each end
• Noodle ends – in front of the body or
from behind the body (photo 1)
• Sitting on the noodle – underneath
buttocks, between legs or under one
knee (photo 2)
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• The way in which the noodle is held
can affect outcomes