Abstract: This invention concerns an aquatic exercise apparatus which is used by an exerciser in a body of water. The apparatus comprises a handgrip for gripping the apparatus by the hand of the exerciser with the handgrip having a first end and a second end. A first and a second fluid resistance member is secured at the first end and the second end of the handgrip, respectively, such that in use when the handgrip is gripped by the hand of the exerciser and moved by the arm of the exerciser in a first plane in which the resistance to such movement is increased. A third fluid resistance member is secured to the handgrip in a plane parallel to the handgrip to form an opening defined by the third fluid resistance members and the handgrip for receiving in use a portion of the hand of the exerciser such that in use when the handgrip is gripped by the hand of the exerciser and moved by the arm of the exerciser in a plane perpendicular to the first plane resistance to such movement is increased.

Abstract: An aquatic exercise device for use in a swimming pool or the like comprising a substantially columnar-shaped, flexible buoyant body having a first and second end and partially encircles and supports the user's body and a substantially shank-type handgripping means integrally attached and projecting endwise outwardly above and below at the first and seconds ends of the substantially columnar-shaped flexible buoyant body thereby enabling the user to perform body movements in an aquatic environment similar to movements on land of walking, running, cycling, cross-country skiing, and calisthenics and further providing enhanced exercise intensity due to the aquatic resistance to movement of the user.