WaterGym

SWIMMING = MINIMIZE DRAG

WATERGYM® = MAXIMIZE DRAG

WaterGym® and swimming are two entirely different workouts that have certain goals that are almost exactly opposite to one another. Swimmers specialize in "drag minimizing" techniques, whereas WaterGym® participants specialize in
"drag maximizing" techniques.

SWIMMING = MINIMIZE DRAG
Swimmers are HORIZONTAL and learn techniques to MINIMIZE DRAG FORCES on their bodies so they streamline through the water creating the least amount of resistance in order to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. Swimming has a multitude of benefits, provides an excellent cardiovascular and calorie burning workout and primarily works the muscles of your upper body, unless leg strengthening drills are performed using a kick-board.

WATERGYM® = MAXIMIZE DRAG
Whereas WaterGym participants are VERTICLE and learn techniques to MAXIMIZE DRAG FORCES on their bodies, particularly on the surface areas of their limbs, to tone and build lean muscle. WaterGym, similar to swimming, is an excellent cardiovascular workout, but working the limbs against the resistance of the water tones and strengthens virtually all of the major muscle groups of the body. And it is especially effective for toning and strengthening the muscles of the lower half the body; the buttocks and thighs.