Water GearRunner Floatation Belt - Water Exercise Equipment - Designed to Fit Your Body Type - Great for Aquatic Workouts

Got this for my 6’4” husband. Fits peefect, gives him more confidence in the water. Easy to adjust, fits snug on waist.

After 28 years of not knowing how to swim, I finally decided to take lessons. This belt was great in helping me get comfortable in the water and learn how to kick and do the strokes without the fear of sinking. I had been using a noodle to help me float but this belt leaves both your legs and arms free, so that is why it was so much more helpful. I now don't use the belt because i've learned how to float, but I've donated it to the pool so that other novices can get use out of it. Would recommend it to anyone just starting out. A note on sizing -- i'm petite - 4'11" and about 110 lbs and the small fits, but on the tightest setting. If you are purchasing this for a child or someone very thin, maybe try the extra small.

When I first got it, I wasn't sure I could use it. It looked awkward. I put it in the back and it works well for swimming laps. The reason I actually bought it was to be able to float while playing with my 23 lb. dog in the lake. When I put it in the back I tended to sink when I grabbed my dog but then when I switched it to the front, it worked real well. So now I have 2 ways of using it.

Water Gear Water Runner Flotation Belt-Several sizes available-Soft EVA foam-Replaceable strap-Used by professional athletes and trainers around the worldI ordered this product for my wife for her to learn how to tread water and also help with her swimming daily. She also use it for snorkeling as well. I ordered size SMALL and its seems to hold her up pretty well. I also tested on me as well. FYI : My weight is about 175 lbs and my wife is 100 lbs. The strap seems to be very long so she has to wrap it around a few times. She could probably go for a size Extra Small too.Even though, this product suppose to help you float comfortably but I still think you have to know basic of swimming as well. This is not a life saver for anybody that has no idea on how to survive in the water.Overall, its a great gear to help you practice floating or swimming.

Pricy and bulky

This was a replacement for an older belt that was worn out. I have been using this product for over 20 years now and love it. It is much more comfortable than the bigger Aqua jogger belts on the market. It works perfectly for me, but some bigger bodied people may need the bigger aqua joggers for the additional floatation. I am a competitve runner and coach and have used this belt in both capacities. If you are injured and need to stay in shape then using a floatation belt for water running will do the job if you can deal with the boredom. The biggest thing is to make sure that you are using the belt correctly, at least with water running. If you take care of it, it will last for years. Make sure to rinse of the chlorine after use, and don't leave it in your car during the winter. You don't have to be injured to use it either. I try to use it as a normal training tool, you can work on recovery, strength & flexibility from regular use.

I never learned to swim as a kid but recently took up swimming lessons. My problem was that it was difficult to improve my form and control breathing while actually swimming. I tried a similar flotation belt that my swim instructor loaned me(seemingly in desperation), and what a world of difference it made. I bought this one and have used it at my gym's pool. It's great because 1) it's easy to put on; 2) easy to adjust tightness; 3) comfortable; 4) provides just enough flotation to assist me but not be too much of a crutch. I've improved my form and can get a long workout at the gym when I want to. At this point, I CAN swim the length of the pool. But I still use it because I can swim 30-40 minutes with it on. Without it, my technique isn't good enough and I tire myself out quickly.A good value for the price, my only minor complaint is that the belt doesn't have a clear way to hold excess strap after you tighten it. I tuck it into itself and that works well enough, so this is a very minor issue.

It’s a great product, it definitely will serve its purpose and that is to just sit inside my kayak. But it is a tight fit to snap around my stomach. I’m 5’4 / 180 pounds. It WILL snap around me but it’s a little snug when sitting down in my kayak. But overall it is a great product!