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Injury prevention often falls low on our list of priorities. Let’s be honest, it’s hard to get excited about preventing something that hasn’t happened yet. It’s only when pain, injury, or surgery hit that we start paying attention—those are the moments we’re motivated to get our bodies back to functioning at their best. But what if there was a way to make the process of preventing injury fun and something you actually enjoy? Enter: water exercise.   The mindset shift When you’re in the pool, try to have the shift from the “I have to do this” mindset to “I want to do this.” Once you’ve shifted your perspective around

When it comes to water exercise, hand buoys—or foam dumbbells—are a staple for many. These popular pieces of equipment can elevate your workout by providing resistance, improving muscle strength, and enhancing your overall fitness. But are you using the right hand buoys for your needs? Let’s explore how to choose the best hand buoys and incorporate them into your water exercise routine.   What is a hand buoy?   Hand buoys are essentially hand weights for the pool. The popular free-weight for water exercise—better known as foam dumbbells, water weights, or hand buoys—commonly resembles dumbbells: bars with foam pieces at each end. On land, free weights provide a functional training experience