Summer is the season to swim. But closures and COVID precautions have dried up our plans to dive into the community pool. If you usually relied on swimming to help keep in shape during the summer, we have selected a couple of exercises to replicate some of its benefits.

Superman

A. Lie face-down on the floor with arms and legs extended.

B. Keeping your abs engaged, squeeze glutes and lift arms, legs, and head 3 inches.

C. Hold for 3 counts, then release.

Do 8 to 10 reps.

Supine Snow Angel

A. Lie face-up on an exercise mat, bending knees so feet are flat on the floor.

B. Keeping back and hips flat on the floor, pull shoulders down toward hips.

C. Bring arms away from sides to about 45 degrees, rotating palms toward the ceiling and keeping upper arms in contact with the flor or exercise mat.

D. Exhale, and gently slide arms upward along the mat until hands touch, keeping backs of arms, wrists, and hands in contact with the mat.

E. Inhale and return arms to start.

Do 8 to 10 reps.

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