1. What size belts do you offer?
We offer two sizes:

            SMALL
          • Fits waist sizes 26 to 36 inches (66-92 cm)
          • Length of blue foam is approximately 28 inches long (71 cm)
          • Black elastic strap is approximately 50 inches long (127 cm)
          • If your waist is 33 inches (84 cm) or less, you MUST wear a SMALL

             MEDIUM / LARGE
           • Fits waist sizes 33 to 50 inches (84-127 cm)
           • Length of blue foam is approximately 33 inches long (84 cm)
           • Black elastic strap is approximately 50 inches long (127 cm)
           • If your waist is above 50 inches (127 cm) see #4 below


2. My waist is between the two sizes. What do you suggest?
If your waist is from 33 to 36 inches (84-93 cm), you may choose either the SMALL or MEDIUM/LARGE belt. The black strap that weaves through the belt is 50 inches (127 cm) on both belts, so base your decision upon your buoyancy needs and how far you want the blue foam to wrap around your waist. Here are guidelines to help you choose:

             Choose SMALL if you:
           • Prefer LESS foam and a more streamlined look and feel
           • Want a streamlined, thinner look and feel to your waistline
           • Are comfortable with the blue foam wrapping partially around your waist
           • Like the feeling of freedom

             Choose MEDIUM / LARGE if you:
           • Prefer MORE foam
           • Prefer the blue foam to wrap further around your waist
           • Prefer the greater sense of security more foam provides
           • Are a “sinker” (athletic, lean, not much body fat) & need extra flotation


3. My waist is over 50 inches. (127 cm) Can I still use the WaterGym® Belt?
Yes! Choose the MEDIUM/LARGE belt and purchase an additional 50-inch (127 cm) black elastic strap (click here). Simply clasp your two straps together and weave them through the blue foam. Your belt now extends up to 100 inches. (254 cm)


4. As a man which belt should I choose?
Most men need the MEDIUM/LARGE belt because it has more flotation than the SMALL. Men tend to "sink" more than women, due to their body fat to lean muscle ratio. Exception: You might require a SMALL if your waist is 32 inches (81 cm) or less, if your height is 5'5 (167 cm) or less and are quite lean.


5. What is the "weight limit" to the WaterGym® Belt?
There is no “weight limit” because your weight in water is different than on land. While suspended, you only weigh about 10% of your actual body weight. Therefore the amount of flotation you need depends on how buoyant your body is in water, which is primarily determined by your body composition, specifically your lean mass to body fat ratio. You may be a:

           • "sinker" (higher ratio of lean mass to body fat- requiring more flotation)
           • "floater" (higher ratio of body fat to lean mass- requiring less flotation)
           • “neutrally buoyant” (balanced)


6. How do I know your WaterGym® Belt will float me?
As you see from the previous question, it's impossible for us to know if our belt will float you. GOOD NEWS! We get close to no returns, as our belt floats most everyone. Try it and return it if you’re not completely happy.


7. Why do your belts vary slightly in length?
These slight variations are due to our unique custom molding process. During production, liquid foam is poured and pressed into a mold 25% the actual size of the belt. Once pressed, the belts are removed and baked. While heating, the foam expands to full size (similar to yeasted bread) and develops a “smooth natural skin”. So our belts may vary and inch or two in length and all over size.