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The AQx Sports Deep Water Runner is specifically designed to enhance a runner’s “feel” or perception of running while performing the cross-country style of DWR.

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Abmat
AQX Water Shoes
Exercise Balls
EZGrips
Knee Wraps
Mantaray
Powerhooks
Power Push Up
Resistance Bands
Shoulder Horn
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Waist Belts
Zero Tension Mouse

An Ab Mat provides the full range of motion at specific angles which is required to properly work all of the abdominal muscles for strong abs.

AQX Deep Water Running Shoes - A rationale for deep-water running (DWR) is that it allows the runner to train using a similar movement pattern to that found on land without incurring the impact forces, and thus greatly reducing the repetitive loading of the musculoskeletal system. Ideal for training instability muscles without risk of injury!

Woody resistance Exercise Bands offer you the advantages of using weights, but without the downside. With bands, there are no weights to store or weight-related accidents.

Using an Exercise Ball within any exercise will force instability, which causes the body's muscles to work harder to stabilize the activity by trying to keep the body balanced during abdominal exercises and any barbell or stretching activity.

Ez Grips by Ivanko widens grips on barbells and dumbbells which leverages strength to targeted muscles by 30%.

The T. K. Knee Bands are specially developed knee bands which are not your typical knee sleeves, knee supporters or knee braces.

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Deep Water Running Shoes

Deep Water Running Shoes - AQx Sports Deep Water Butt Kicker style running water exercise

Deep Water Running Exercise Butt Kicker Style: The "butt kicker" style of deep water running exercise training can be used in conjunction with the AQx Sports deep water running shoe if the goal is to not only elevate your heart rate, etc., but to also specifically work the hamstrings. This is an excellent exercise for speed development and/or toning of this particular muscle group of the thighs.

Deep Water Running Exercise Butt Kicker Style Key points:

The water should be at shoulder level below the chin with the head held in a neutral position facing forward.
The body leans slightly forward of a vertical position. This is important because if you lean too far backwards your knees will come up too high in the front and you will be practicing the high-knee version of DWR and not providing more emphasis on the hamstrings.
The arm carriage should be relaxed and identical to land-based running. Your arms will primarily move from the shoulder joint (relatively stable) with elbows flexed at approximately 90º.
The hands are held in a slightly clenched-fist position with your thumb resting lightly on your forefinger to decrease the likelihood of using a dog-paddling- type motion.
The knees will be somewhat locked with the lower leg completing the majority of the movement. Simply attempt to repeatedly kick yourself in the butt with your alternating heels. This is best done as an anaerobic (shorter, more intense) portion of your workout. For example, 15-30 seconds hard followed by 30-45 seconds (or more) of easy cross country style running to allow for good recovery. Please remember that water is an accommodating resistance, so the faster you try to move those heals to the butt, the harder it is!

Deep Water Running Cross Country Ski Water Exercise

Deep Water Running High Knee Style Water Exercise

Deep Water Running "Butt Kicker" Style Water Exercise

Deep Water Running with Upper Body "Flies" Water Exercise

AQx Sports Deep Water Running Shoe

Development and Research of the AQx Sports Deep Water Running Shoe

*Disclaimer: Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your physician to ensure that you are in proper health. These are not meant to provide medical advice; you should obtain medical advice from your private healthcare practitioner. No liability is assumed by QFAC for any of the information contained herein.

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