I am so happy that June is here, it’s officially the kickoff to my summer-long binge of watermelon. Those who know me understand and accept that I am a watermelon worshiper and those who are visiting for the first time will quickly come to realize the magnitude of my affection for this fruit. Last year, I celebrated watermelon with a week full of undivided attention and am including those links at the bottom of this post – please visit! This year, I am spreading out the watermelon love with an entire summer of #LivingOnTheWedge – twice a month, I’ll share my best creative and unique ways to make watermelon a part of a fit, flavorful and fabulous lifestyle.
As crazy as it sounds, today I have a watermelon and am ready to workout. Last year, I shared a WOD using a watermelon in lieu of a medicine ball – this year, I taking the action to the swimming pool so we can all stay cool! In terms of weird and wacky workouts, Prancersize doesn’t have anything on this! In addition to the graphic, I have a video demo further down (you’ll definitely laugh).
A couple great things about exercising in the pool (other than staying cool) are that it’s easy on your joints and offers extra resistance for easy toning and muscle-making! Watermelons come in a variety of sizes, for this workout, I’ve used a seedless watermelon that weighs 30 lbs and a personal-sized watermelon weighing in at 10 lbs — adjust to meet your fitness level. One of the perks of working out with a watermelon is that you get to EAT the equipment afterward! #EatTheEquipment
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I have another idea for watermelons and large bodies of water! If you’re having a pool party, keep the kids (and grown-ups) thoroughly entertained and active with a game of Greased Watermelon Football. Just lather up a good-sized melon with petroleum jelly and toss it in the pool. When the whistle blows, everyone jumps in and the first person to emerge on dry land with the watermelon in hand is declared the winner. A greased watermelon, along with its awkward-to-grasp size and a jumble of underwater arms and legs, makes this end goal much harder than it sounds.
After the watermelon water workout and spirited game of greased watermelon football, I’m just going to kick back and relax on my new pool float. How awesome is this — a slice of heaven!
Remember to check back all summer to take part in my great big celebration of watermelon – I’ll have posts on picnics, celebrations, special recipes, health benefits, family fun, a giveaway and (maybe the most fun of all) the first-ever running of the Watermelon Mile. I feel like a world record is going to be set! In the meantime, check out my “Living on the Wedge” Watermelon Board on Pinterest filled full with watermelon recipes, facts, health benefits and all the wacky watermelon things that catch my eye. I’d love for you to follow the board and if you have recipes, tips or anything watermelon-related, please follow the instructions to join as a pinner to the group!
#LivingOnTheWedge 2014 Posts
- Day 1 – Watermelon Memories
- Day 2 – Workouts & Recovery with Watermelon
- Day 3 – Watermelon & Shrimp Skewers with Spicy Sweet Glaze
- Day 4 – Watermelon, Running & Hydration – Yummy Watermelon Drinks
- Day 5 – Watermelon & Chocolate – Whirled Watermelon Fudge Pie
- Day 6 – Watermelon Chia Seed Smoothies + More Frozen Beverages
- Day 7 – Best Watermelon Tips
Have you ever worked out in a pool workout or used anything “alternative” for an exercise weight? Please share in the comments below! XOXO Jennifer
The post is sponsored by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. However, the opinions and content (unless otherwise noted) shared are my own and NWPB did not tell me what to say or how to say it.
hahaha, I love this idea! The hardest part would be not eating the watermelon before the workout! 😡
I know, seriously . . . . I wanted to eat it for breakfast but was using willpower to get the workout done!
This is hilarious! And probably harder than it looks! I like that leg press down exercise! Wish we were full blast in summer and had a pool…Miss good summer days like that! Enjoy. 😀
Yeah, the leg press down was the hardest — I was just winging it in the video and hadn’t tried it . . .. so pretty funny to see the edited part where I am grimacing and taken by surprise! lol
I though it was a least as good as Prancersice . . . . and I think she was dead serious.
I just bought on of these for my kids! I am SO excited to try this workout. I feel like it was meant to be! haha! You are so creative.
I meant to say that I bought one of the fake watermelon balls for my kids! Oh Lord. I’m crazy– and btw, the birds… you sound like you’re in a rain forest!
OMGOSH I LOVE YOU.
I, too, have a watermelon and I had no plans to workout…until now.
and is that your pool??
Im coming over with the….noodles 🙂
Just hoist that watermelon around a few times, call it a workout and then kick back on the chaise — that’s what I’m gonna do!
I’ve got a watermelon … but no pool! The greased watermelon game brings back memories!
So funny to watch the kids play the greased watermelon game!
You’re so creative! I love this–and I love being in the pool, too, so win/win.
Definitely a win-win!
you look so incredible! i just bought a watermelon yesterday! i was laughing as baby william tried to pick it up!
Aww thanks, since I’m about to be 48 I was feeling a little self-conscience about that pic! Anyway, I am smiling just thinking of your little guy giving it all his might!
I saw the video on Instagram and had to come check out the whole video. So fun. Though, since I don’t have a pool, people might think I was a little crazy if I brought a watermelon to the city pool with me 🙂
I’d like to see you pull a 30 lb watermelon out of your beach bag and hump in!
I too am a watermelon worshipper. It is my favorite fruit and the best part of summer. And this workout is amazing! All the things that you can do with a watermelon 🙂
Seriously, I can eat so much watermelon that my belly feels like it’s going to explode!
Oh my gosh, this workout is great! I would have never thought to workout with a watermelon! 🙂
Some days it’s a workout just hauling one from the car to the kitchen!
This looks like so much fun!! Great use of a watermelon 😉
second best use to eating it!
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