Key Log Rolling at the Y
Hannah Hills, left, and Kayla Watts try a dual roll on the Key Log roller. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Dan Parrott gives a brief instruction on the use of the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Dan Parrott successfully demonstrates standing on the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Kayla Watts demonstrates the fun of using the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Sarah Harris exits the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Bruce Harris realizes his attempt is about over. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Mike Hills is about to end his attempt. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Ella Watts is about to fall. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Rowan Kristan is going down. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Graham Harris tries to keep his balance. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Bruce Harris has too much fun watching his son, Graham, fall into the pool. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Sarah Harris, left, and Ella Watts start rolling the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Two of the lighter participants, Ford Harris and Kayla Watts, have some fun before rolling the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Mike Hills and Bruce Harris. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Sister act. Kayla, left, and Ella Watts, go for it. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Down goes Bruce Harris, as son, Ford, is about to follow. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Dan Parrott demonstrates getting into a crouching position on the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Sarah Harris gets into a crouching position. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Ford Harris gives it a first try. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Rowan Kristan gets the hang of it. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Hannah Hills. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Kayla Watts shows good balance. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Hannah Hills, left, and Kayla Watts try a dual roll on the Key Log roller. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Dan Parrott gives a brief instruction on the use of the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Dan Parrott successfully demonstrates standing on the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Kayla Watts demonstrates the fun of using the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Sarah Harris exits the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Bruce Harris realizes his attempt is about over. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Mike Hills is about to end his attempt. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Ella Watts is about to fall. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Rowan Kristan is going down. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Graham Harris tries to keep his balance. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Bruce Harris has too much fun watching his son, Graham, fall into the pool. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Sarah Harris, left, and Ella Watts start rolling the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Two of the lighter participants, Ford Harris and Kayla Watts, have some fun before rolling the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Mike Hills and Bruce Harris. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Sister act. Kayla, left, and Ella Watts, go for it. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Down goes Bruce Harris, as son, Ford, is about to follow. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Dan Parrott demonstrates getting into a crouching position on the log. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Sarah Harris gets into a crouching position. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Ford Harris gives it a first try. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Rowan Kristan gets the hang of it. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Hannah Hills. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Kayla Watts shows good balance. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
For some, it was like a new toy for the bathtub.
Dan Parrott, aquatics instructor at Boothbay Region YMCA, invited members of the Dolphin swim team to try out the new Key Log Roller in the Y pool on Friday afternoon, May 7 and the 10 people who gave it a whirl had a lot of fun for the hour-long session.
The 12-foot long rubber log is filled with water and detachable fins are used to determine the speed of the log rolling in the water – the more fins, the slower the roll. The group started with three fins and worked their way into trying to stay on the log without the fins. For most of the hour, the participants tried the log solo, then there were a few dual competitions.
How it works: After straddling the log, you need to keep your hands on the log and slowly bring both legs up in a kneeling position. Then, after bringing one foot at a time so you are in a crouched position, participants slowly stand up. To get the log rolling, the participant faces one way or another and the log will start spinning after you start a walking motion. The log is used in at least two feet of water with 10 feet of falling space required.
According to the Key Log website, using the log helps develop balance, footwork and core strength, and improve cardiovascular and muscle endurance.
Parrott said he would be scheduling a Key Log class for various ages.
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