Third water exercises
@sallypup (57305)
Centralia, Washington
January 15, 2018 3:04pm CST
Third time down. What did I learn today?
I learned that I can adapt. I learned that even though others exercised in the five foot depth, I did not have to. Adapt and again, adapt. Nobody cares. They are busy working their own bodies, not paying attention to what I do or don't do.
I heard the instructor say to not do things that hurt. Everything hurts! I learned today all over again to push my limits a little but not go too far.
The water enables my bad knee and weak leg to move up and down. Out of the buoyant water, no way. I need to strengthen that leg cause if I don't, it could cause me to fall. Especially in the winter when there are slippery surfaces to walk on, I need to be sturdy and strong.
As long as the roads are not too icy, I intend to go back again this coming Wednesday. Its not a pain free way to go but it is a healthy grabbing hold of life, engaging in water exercises as best as I can.
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Jan 18
I think exercising in water would be awesome. I walked a couple miles on land.
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@sallypup (57305)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jan 18
@andriaperry I'm not good at eye rolls. That was a fantastic!! You went for a walk. I hope you enjoyed every moment.
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Jan 18
@sallypup Is that a "good for you" happy that I got out and exercised or a " good for you whooped do" adding an eye roll?
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@celticeagle (157593)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jan 18
Good for you! Being able to adapt is very important. My legs are weak. I bet it would help to do some exercising in the water. Be glad you have this opportunity. Do the best you can. Hope it helps.
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@celticeagle (157593)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Jan 18
@sallypup ......Yes, there is. I used to go every day. Just don't care anymore.
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@sallypup (57305)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jan 18
@celticeagle That's too bad. Your joints will feel better.
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@sallypup (57305)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jan 18
@celticeagle It sounds like you need to get into a water exercise class. Is there even a YMCA or YWCA with a pool near you? You live in a pretty big community so I would think so. Ask the senior center?
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
16 Jan 18
Water exercise sounds good, I don't know much about it but I think it's gaining popularity here too. I'm glad to hear it has worked well for you.
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@sallypup (57305)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jan 18
@cahaya1983 The warm water holds the body up, helping the joints to move without harm. I can move in water in ways that I can not move out of water.
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@JamesHxstatic (29232)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Jan 18
Anne exercises pretty often in our clubhouse pool, then goes into the hot tub as well. She even got a really good massage today since her leg was bothering her a lot.