[What do you do with exercise during a breakdown?] 】The results of actually introducing Mizuno's "Aqua Walking II" for pool training using buoyancy
Written by Saito Titoce
When asked, "What are you running for?", the author can only answer these days, "It's disgusting if you don't exercise." I would like to run every day if possible, but due to an injury, I couldn't run, so I ended up walking in the pool, and then got Mizuno's "Aqua Walking II," and I'll explain the reasons and the benefits.
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What is Mizuno's "Aqua Walking II"?
These shoes were developed solely for walking in the pool, so almost the entire surface is made of mesh material to prevent water draining.
A pair of shoes that allows you to walk with large strides and large movements even in the pool
Aqua walking shoes Mizuno's Aqua Walking II is said to be a shoe developed for underwater walking in the pool.
Naturally, buoyancy is applied underwater, making it difficult to move around on land, such as when walking on land. Mizuno's Aqua Walking II was developed and designed to protect the impact on the heel, while also allowing you to smoothly perform actions such as landing with your heel and stepping on with your toes even underwater.
By wearing the Aqua Walking II, you will be able to broaden your stride while walking underwater, allowing you to move your body more effectively, which also leads to efficient exercise.
In addition, walking underwater is said to be an exercise that can be easily tackled by people who have difficulty exercising on land due to obesity, or those who are worried about their joints, as they have less impact on each part of the body than jogging.
Recommended points
- The pool floor will significantly eliminate slippage
- It grips firmly and allows you to walk with a large movement
- Unlike bare feet, your toes don't hurt
- Reasonable for professional sports shoes
Points that interest me
- Sometimes I slip without gripping well
- Cannot be used by the pool
Main Specifications and ratings
| item | Mizuno Aqua Walking II |
|---|---|
| the purpose | For aqua walking |
| weight | Approx. 150g (one S size) |
| size | 3S (21.5-22.0cm) / 2S (22.5-23.0cm) / S (23.5-24.0cm) / M (24.5-25.0cm) / L (25.5-26.0cm) / 2L (26.5-27.0cm) |
| Shoe width | For those with 2E equivalent |
| color | 09: Black |
| material | Upper material/synthetic fiber, artificial leather Sole material/synthetic resin, rubber sole |
| country of origin | Vietnam |
| Actual price | Around 4,500 yen |
| Outdoor Gearzine Rating | |
| Not slipping in the pool | ★★★★☆ |
| Not getting pain in toes | ★★★★★ |
| When you can walk faster | ★★★★☆ |
| Comfort | ★★★★☆ |
| Cost Performance | ★★★★★ |
I got injured while running so I walked in the pool
Underwater walking has many benefits and low burden on injuries
The sole is designed to provide a firm grip on the bottom of the pool. Additionally, the sole itself is thick, providing good protection for the soles and toes.
I, who enjoys jogging, got too carried away and got injured. Roughly speaking, it's a calf strain. It will take about two months for the entirety to heal. I was just starting to get used to jogging, so I was really shocked.
What's more, while you can't exercise, you'll probably get fat again. However, if you push yourself too hard, your legs will hurt and it may make your condition even worse. So I thought about starting underwater walking using the pool at the fitness club I usually go to.
The main reason is that we thought that the buoyancy caused by water reduces the load on the joints. It is said that when jumping on track and field, the moment you land, you will be subject to a load of 2-3 times your weight. However, it is said that in water that is soaked up to the neck, your weight will decrease by about 1/10 of the land, so the impact of the jump will almost disappear.
I thought this would allow for exercise without putting any strain on the injured calves. Naturally, there are injuries and other factors, so you will need to consult a doctor and exercise.
In addition, underwater walking also applies water pressure to people with a standard physique, which is efficient in improving cardiopulmonary function. Furthermore, it is said that water resistance occurs underwater, which is effective in increasing muscle strength, and that body temperature is taken away by water temperature, which is why it consumes energy in the body to compensate for this, resulting in a high shape-up effect.
It also has little strain on injuries and many benefits, so I started walking underwater.
My toes hurt when I walk underwater
The system is fastened with just one Velcro strap, but it fits more firmly than expected. The Velcro shoes themselves are a bit nostalgic.
When I first started walking underwater, I usually walked around the pool barefoot for about 30-60 minutes. It wasn't a jogging, but I was quite enthusiastic about walking quickly, thinking that it would be more effective to walk quickly.
This will cause buoyancy and the water resistance will make you unable to move as you wish. I want to wave my hands loudly and walk quickly again, but I can't walk that way. Also, there are tiles on the bottom of the pool, but since I walk barefoot, this bump hurts quite a bit. Furthermore, sometimes I can't hold it in well and slip. This is uncomfortable.
By the time I finished walking, it hurts, perhaps because I wasted strength in my toes rather than feeling tired all over. And it's frustrating that you can't move your body much larger than you thought. If we can't do this, it's unlikely that underwater walking will continue, and it's boring.
"Aqua Walking II" was almost the only underwater walking shoe.
Mizuno's lumbard logo is placed at the end of the Velcro strap. In addition, the heel and sole also have logos, but they are all smaller.
I couldn't move so much that it was boring and my toes hurt, so I thought about buying some special shoes. If possible, I wanted to have normal shoes that could walk inside the pool, just like they weren't much different from those in the field.
However, looking at online shops, many of the items that come up are thick socks with anti-slip properties, or marine shoes that you wear when swimming in the beach, so there are very few products that were developed for walking in the pool. Among them, Mizuno's Aqua Walking II was a shoe that specializes in walking around the pool.
The amount of time they specialize in walking around the pool is the warning on the product page that says, "※Cannot be used by the poolside." Since these shoes are specialized for walking in the pool, they should have been designed so that they can walk around the poolside.
The Aqua Walking II has a sturdy sole that protects the soles and heels of your feet from impact. The design is more like shoes made entirely of mesh than sandals.
Thanks to the specialist content of walking in the pool and its solid shoe-like design, I introduced the Aqua Walking II.
You can walk around the pool quite normally
A pull strap attached to the heel of the Aqua Walking II. It is convenient when carrying shoes around or putting your feet in.
My impression after actually introducing "Aqua Walking II" was that it was possible to walk in the pool quite normally. Of course, since it cannot reduce the buoyancy and resistance caused by water, you cannot walk like you would on land, but even so, you can grip the bottom of the pool quite firmly, making it easy to walk, and the sole protects your toes perfectly, so there is almost no pain after swimming walks.
Whenever possible, I walked as fast as possible through the 25m pool for about an hour, but the number of times my feet slipped and the unpleasant load on my toes was dramatically reduced. Thanks to this, I was able to continue my pool walking, which became quite monotonous.
Needless to say, the stress of swimming pool walking has greatly reduced. One of the reasons why it is very satisfying for sports shoes with a typical price of around 4,500 yen is that they are reasonably priced.
Summary: It's convenient to have one pair for swimming pool walking during a breakdown
The faster you try to walk, the more slippery it becomes and the pain in your legs, so be careful.
These shoes are highly specialized for swimming pool walking, walking in the pool, but they are also wonderful that they are surprisingly affordable.
Pool walking, which continues to walk around the pool, can be quite monotonous and difficult. Moreover, unlike jogging, it is difficult to get a sense of fulfillment like your heart rate increases and sweat gushing out, so for me, it seems like it's difficult to continue.
Furthermore, until I introduced Aqua Walking II, I felt frustrated that it hurt every time I slipped barefoot at the bottom of the pool, and that I couldn't get the strength to be transmitted without gripping, but this has greatly reduced it. As a result, I managed to continue walking in the pool, and it can be said that I was able to resolve my lack of exercise at the very least.
As the injury progressed towards recovery, I gradually began swimming from swimming to swimming, so I didn't just continue swimming for such a long time. However, if you want to walk enough to ensure a certain amount of energy in the pool, Aqua Walking II is a must.
If you are planning to start by walking pool during a breakdown or exercising with less stress on your body and joints, we recommend introducing Mizuno's Aqua Walking II. I think purchasing a special item will also increase your motivation.
Details and purchase of Mizuno's Aqua Walking II
For more information about the product, please visit the Mizuno official website
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Saito Titoce
Former monthly camera magazine editor. While pursuing the spectacular views of Hokkaido and the wildlife, I was completely hooked on the outdoor life of camper vans and sleeping in my car. While traveling the entire country with his 2-year-old son and wife, he is a photographer writer who photographs and writes everything he has experienced, not only cameras and lenses, but also outdoor camping, child-rearing, PC gadgets, cooking, and dieting. OUTDOOR GEARZINE plans to write a variety of articles, focusing on the QOCL (Quality of Camping Life) Improvement Committee, which will improve the quality of life in camping and camper vans.
