Aquaflex Paddles, Pair

I love these. My pool has buoyant foam-type dumbbells that naturally float to the surface of the water when you're using them, only making it possible to get resistance by pushing the dumbells in a downward motion. This limits the number of exercises you can do in the pool (against resistance) with this type of aqua dumbbell.That is not the case with the Aquaflex Paddles. What I like about the Aquaflex Paddles is that you are able to get resistance in all different planes of motion. That's because rather than relying on buoyancy to create single directional resistance, the Aquaflex Paddles rely on water friction to provide resistance. This means no matter what direction or exercise you are using them for, you are getting resistance.Another nice feature that I haven't seen on this type of product, is the adjustable resistance dial. When you want less tension, you simply turn the dial and open up the flaps. This makes it easier for the water to pass through the paddle, creating less resistance as you move the paddle through the water. For more resistance, you simply turn the dial the other way to close the flaps.These paddles are made of heavy-duty plastic and should last a long time. What's also nice, is that unlike the foam-type dumbbells, these paddles are flat which makes it easy to carry them in your gym bag..

Water displacement dumbbells are only good for exercises pushing down. The paddles use water resistance and work great for all directions of movement in water. This allows use for numerous shoulder exercises which can't be performed with water displacement "weights". They are also easily adjusted, so that resistance can be tailored to strength of the user and speed of hand movement. In addition, they are much less in volume than traditional water dumbbells, making them easier to take with you.

Does exactly what was expected and the quality is excellent. I was a little hesitant at the price but it proved that you get what you pay for. They are strong, easily adjusted and really really step up my arm work when I work out in the pool. BTW I am getting stronger and stronger (at age 68)

These work well for low impact workout. The slots to change the resistance are easy to use but even at full closure they don't offer a ton of resistance. But they are good for easy workout or a longer work out with low resistance. Storage is great as they are flat and don't take up much space.

These are great for personal training and Aqua Therapy

Exact same as I used at therapy. These will be great.

I used these during some physical therapy sessions earlier this year. My therapist said it would be best to continue exercising in a pool somewhere, so I joined the YMCA and purchased these. They are great to use to build up my arms, shoulders and my core as I walk around the pool to work on my legs! I have had many people in the pool ask me about them, and now I have my wife using a set of these as well!

Great aid, like the ones I used in rehab, for core workout in the pool.