Reddit reviews AquaJogger Active Belt 48 Inch, The Leader in Aquatics Exercise, Suspends Body Vertically in Water, Pool Fitness
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Ideal for cross-training and helping rehabilitate from injuries quicklyContoured styling for a comfortable fitIncludes 48" non-elastic adjustable belt that clips and unclips easily
If you are aqua jogging correctly you shouldn't be "breathing underwater and flailing your legs in the air." I recommend buying a belt like this, and just try to maintain good form while running in the water.
The benefits are that you can get some aerobic training without the impact forces on the legs and feet.
The workouts you do in the water can be similar to any running workouts that you are used to, but based on time rather than distance. I usually don't do workouts while aqua jogging because I am already running a lot of miles during the week, but I do it just to recover and loosen up the legs while also getting a little bit more aerobic training in.
For aquajogging, use a belt like this for buoyancy, and you'll probably want to find a spot with water about as deep as you are tall.
http://www.amazon.com/AquaJogger-Active-Water-Exercise-Buoyancy/dp/B000PX3BEO
With regards to your stride, I hear this a lot and it makes me really glad that I've had good coaches over the years. "Striding out" is terrible! Work on cadence first, then bring your stride out to bring you up to pace, not the other way around.
Hilariously short strides at 180 steps per minute is fantastically efficient way to run! It wasn't until I shattered my left leg that I saw the light, but now I do and have far fewer injuries from running than before.
http://www.active.com/running/articles/how-to-improve-your-running-cadence
Swimming is fantastic for recovery. Do you have access to a pool? If so, ask your physical therapist for exercises you can do in the pool. You can do a log of stretches and other exercises in the shallow end of the pool.
Most pools have Aqua Jogger belts you can borrow. Those are great for aqua jogging in the deep end (or any part of the pool where it's too deep to stand up).
You can use the kickboard to hold on to while you work on leg exercises, or you can use the pull buoy to work on just your arms. There are great youtube videos on how to use these tools for a good workout. Here's a great one on properly using a pull buoy.
I was a lifeguard for many years and I've seen how swimming can improve a person's mobility and strength! I still swim four days a week for health and relaxation.