can be a very effective tool for elevating heart rate. To achieve
this, faster movements are necessary, which means that the
noodle is required to push through water at greater speeds. The
depth at which the noodle is held will determine how quickly it can
move through the water. The deeper the noodle is submerged,
the slower the action, and the greater the focus, therefore, on
strength. Conversely, the shallower the noodle is held, the faster
the exercise can be performed. To encourage participants to
move at the desired speed, indicate that they need to keep up
with the speed at which you are teaching the exercise. Moving
at a specific tempo with the music helps participants realise the
depth at which they need to hold the noodle in order to keep up
and thus move the noodle at a speed that will effectively induce a
cardiovascular response.
Watch this video!
Give the fingers a break!
Participants often over-grip the noodle, resulting in muscular fatigue
in the fingers, hands, wrist and forearm muscles. Provide participants
with opportunities to release the fingers and rest the overworked
muscle by:
• using a buoyancy-assisted move that allows the noodle to float
while performing a lower limb or stabilisation activity
• including exercises in which the noodle supports the body and
the arms are allowed to move freely
• teaching participants to not hold the noodle too firmly or
continuously, and encouraging them to use their palms or
bodyweight to assist with controlling the noodle.
Watch Marietta demonstrate the versatility of the noodle in the online version
of this article at fitnessnetwork.com.au/resources-library/noodle-suped
Supe up your noodle moves and you can deliver an innovative
workout that elevates your participants’ strength gains and cardio
fitness.
Marietta Mehanni is an award winning presenter, a highly respected instructor
mentor and an Australian Fitness Network Ambassador with over 20 years’
experience teaching and presenting group exercise. mariettamehanni.com
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