User talk:LuisB-NJITWILL

Initially, I had planned to propose an update for Pool Dumbbell which was only mentioned in Wikipedia as an entry under Pool Float located here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_dumbbell

The entry is as follows: "Pool dumbbells are used for strength training where muscles push down against buoyancy. This is the opposite of conventional dumbbells, which are used to force muscles to pull up, against gravity."

I am now changing my proposal to Aquatic Dumbbell because the pool dumbbell or water dumbbell could be used in any body of water just as standard dumbbells could be used inside and outside of a gym. And the word aquatic provides a more accurate assessment of the type of dumbbell defined.

In my definition, I intend to include a more thorough description of aquatic dumbbell. Specifically, I will discuss its size, shape, composition and intended use. For example, aquatic dumbbells are shaped similar to free weight dumbbells. However, unlike standard dumbbells, they are made of lighter material such as foam or plastic. They have a small handle to make it easy to grip with larger circular, rectangular or triangular ends where majority of the resistance is located. It also comes in varying sizes for added resistance under water. Foam dumbbells are made of foam that is less dense than water while the plastic design creates pockets of resistance when used underwater. Aquatic dumbbells are also more than just pieces of equipment used for strength training, they could be used for rehabilitation and aerobic exercise.