What are pool noodles actually called?
The term water woggle derives from a trademark by Koswell Holdings. This company marketed water woggles as a foam pool toy in the 1980s. The term noodle derives from another trademark held by Jakks Pacific based in Santa Monica, California. Jakks Pacific developed and marketed FunNoodle as a foam tube pool toy. The term noodle derives from Jakks Pacific’s trademark FunNoodle water product, which was created as a foam tube water toy. Canoodle (connect a noodle) is the polypropylene (plastic) erector set manufactured in the US by Serranoventions.
What is the point of a pool noodle?
A pool noodle is a cylindrical piece of flexible, buoyant polyethylene foam. Pool noodles are used by people of all ages while swimming. Pool noodles are useful when learning to swim, for floating, for rescue reaching, in various forms of water play, and for aquatic exercise. Although they’re loads of fun, pool noodles quickly start to break up and release smaller particles when left in the sun. Because pool noodles are made of plastic, these particles are actually microplastics!
What are the benefits of pool noodles?
Using pool noodles offers significant benefits. Some pool noodle activities can help develop gross and fine motor skills. These colorful foam tubes, typically associated with summer fun, can be transformed into powerful therapeutic tools. The noodle plank: simply do the classic planking exercise in the pool using a pool noddle to hold onto whilst pushing your legs out straight into the plank position. This water resistance will give your abs an epic fat burning pool aerobics workout and help to strengthen your core.