YOUR 10-MINUTE WATER MIRACLE

Getting the perks of microbursts in the pool couldn’t be easier.

All you need is 10 minutes and access to a chest-deep body of water—be it in your backyard, the community pool or off the dock at the lake. To help you get started, Kathy Kaehler, who has trained Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston, devised a plan to maximize results. Repeat 3 to 4 times per week:

2 MIN

Warm-up: In waist-deep water, march in place, pumping your arms.

20 SEC

Alternating lunge jumps: In waist-deep water, start in a lunge with your right foot in front. Jump and switch legs, landing with your left foot in front. Continue alternating.

2 MIN

Gentle walk: Walk back and forth across the shallow end of the pool or lake.

20 SEC

Poolside kicks: Lean back against the side of the pool or dock and grasp the ledge. Extend your legs straight out in front of you and kick vigorously.

2 MIN

Gentle treading: In deep water, circle your arms and legs to keep your body afloat.

20 SEC

Whirlpools: In waist-deep water, extend your arms and reach as far as you can to the left. Using your hands like paddles, sweep the water as far as you can to the right. Switch directions; continue alternating.

2 MIN

Cooldown: In waist-deep water, walk gently.