Fast and focused, Kick, Punch and Crunch with Melissa Plumeau is an effective way to target legs, arms and abs when short on time. This quick 20-minute water exercise video uses optional drag equipment for the upper and lower body segments, and a small ball is used for the crunch segment, but a flotation belt or noodle can be substituted.
VIDEO SUMMARY
Kick, Punch and Crunch does not include a warm-up or cool down because this shorter video is meant to be combined with another pool workout using the Poolfit App playlist feature. The workout is broken into three segments.
Segment 1: Kicks
This segment features a circuit of innovative kick-themed exercises that target the lower body. Each of the six kicks is performed for 30 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of recovery. The kick series is then repeated a second time. Equipment is not required; however, the Aqualogix Lower Body Drag Resistance Ankle Fins can be worn if you have them.
Segment 2: Punches
In this segment, two punch & kick combos are taught for 2 minutes each, with a 30 second recovery between them. Equipment is not required, but webbed gloves or Aqualogix Upper Body Drag Resistance can be used.
Segment 3: Crunches
In this segment, three crunch combos are performed for 45 seconds each, followed by 15 seconds of recovery. A small ball is used for the abs segment, but a flotation belt or noodle can be substituted.
We hope you enjoy this short workout on its own or combined with another water fitness video using the Poolfit App playlist feature. Poolfit extends a big thank you to Melissa for contributing her knowledge and class ideas. Check out her full library of Poolfit videos and stay tuned for two more videos with Melissa posting this fall.
