Q: What is Calisthenics?

The EZ Swimmer® excels at providing calisthenics right in the water. Calisthenics is derived from two Greek words meaning strength plus beauty. Remember learning floor exercises such as sit-ups, push-ups, tricep dips, etc? Well, you know those exercises work. In floor exercises, the resistance for your muscle is your own body weight. Essentially, the EZ Swimmer® is the ultimate resistance tool for the swimming pool – providing resistance through added buoyancy, displacement of the water, and most importantly, utilizing your own body weight for resistance training. Look closely at the Olympics’ gymnastic routines and you will note these athletes use calisthenics for their muscle toning; they rely upon their own body weight for fitness.