Noodles

These exercised help to strength the legs and balance.
They can be done with a straight noodle.
For a better workout you can knot the noodle.

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Start with noodle under the arch of the foot.
Lift the foot up and down
with the knee bent.

Start with the noodle under the arch of the foot.
With a very slight bend in the knee,
lift the leg up to the front
and then pull back to the floor of the pool.

Start with noodle under the arch of the foot.
With knee slightly bent,
bring the leg out to the side and
pull back beside other foot.

Noodle Walk
Start with both feet on the noodle
about shoulder width apart.
Use a big hip swing to walk
across the pool keeping both
feet on the noodle.

Pendulem to the front

then to the back...

Sit Kick
Start with noodle under upper thigh.
Arms out for balance.
Kick from knee alternating legs.

Hip Curl
Sitting on noodle with knees bent
swing hips side to side.