Gear Guide

Water Exercise Equipment

Really, you can get by with just an aqua jogging belt — but a good pair of gloves is worth having too. Here's what each piece of gear does and why it matters.

The Essentials

Two accessories, minimal fuss

Once you're into aqua jogging, one thing you'll appreciate is how few accessories you actually need.

Aqua Jogging Belt

A flotation device that keeps you safely above water so your energy goes toward form, not staying afloat. The single most important accessory.

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Aqua Jogging Gloves

Protect your hands from chlorine irritation while improving grip and dexterity in the water. Useful for other water activities too.

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Optional Extras

Other helpful accessories

If you enjoy tracking your workouts, a waterproof heart rate monitor is the best way to do it — unlike traditional running, distance covered in a pool is a misleading metric.

A waterproof MP3 player is another favorite. It drowns out (no pun intended) the amplified echo of an indoor pool, and music tends to make any workout go by faster.

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Gear up and get started

Pick your first accessory, then head to the workouts library to put it to use.