Exercise at the YMCA Pool
@BelleStarr (61463)
United States
April 20, 2016 2:27pm CST
My friend Kathy signed up for a program at the YMCA called Aquatic Motion. She thought it would be a good program for my husband as well. Today was our first class.
We get a very discounted price on this class because we have Silver Sneakers which is a program for seniors who are on a Medicare Advantage Program. The teacher was amazing and her husband has Parkinson's so she is very knowledgeable about the issues that arise.
She stayed after the hour long class and talked to us about a special program at the senior center that would also help him and she gave him some personal attention and showed him some exercises to do.
We had a great time and after class we went out to lunch with my friend.
This class meets 3 times a week and we will be trying to attend as often as we can so that we can fight back against Parkinson's and I have to say it gave me a pretty good workout as well.
Have you found an exercise program that works for you?
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
20 Apr 16
I think that it will be a big help especially over time.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
20 Apr 16
That is the beauty of doing the exercise in the pool, it allows me with my bad knees to do a lot of things as well as helps hubs.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
21 Apr 16
@BelleStarr
That photo looks so inviting wish I could jump in there and do some exercise.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Apr 16
@Marcyaz lol That is not the pool we were in unfortunately, I didn't think I should take pictures plus my phone was in locker!! This one is Pixabay.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Apr 16
Yes this exercise does make us feel good too.
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@quantum2020 (12054)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
20 Apr 16
The exercise program that works for me is a two mile walking from my home and to my home every day. Fortunately, I don´t have to pay any money to do that.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
24 Apr 16
That doesn't work for me since my knees are shot. Exercising in water is no stress.
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@Juliaacv (56298)
• Canada
21 Apr 16
I've always wanted to do water exercises, but the private club that I was about to join closed their doors just days before we were going to buy a membership. The only other pools in our town are either at the Y or at a retirement resort. The pool at the Y is really over used and I have a germ thing, so I cannot bring myself to go into that pool. But, every day I get closer to being able to use the one at the retirement resort. Maybe one day.
I'm glad that you found something that you can do together that should benefit you both.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Apr 16
Yes we have now done our second class and it was very good.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
20 Apr 16
Thank you I hope that in a few months wee will be talking about how improved wee both are.
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@snowy22315 (208994)
• United States
20 Apr 16
That looks nice. My roomie is a membe of the Silver Sneakers program too. He is going to be going back to the gym again. There is a Y about maybe 45 minutes from here. I might go in there sometime because someone told me they have a steam room, and I like those.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
25 Apr 16
Yes our Y does have a steam room. They have lots of good things.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
25 Apr 16
I was looking at all the other things they offer too and there are other water classes that might be fun.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Apr 16
I think we have already benefited, there are so many different joints that are worked and stretches that are done. We are exhausted but feel great.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Apr 16
i'm so glad that y'all went, folks who know what'cher goin' through're most helpful to get'cha all the assistance ya can get. sadly, i've not an exercise program. jest putterin' 'round this place seems to be doin' good fer me thus far.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Apr 16
W need to be pushed and this lass is doing that in a good way.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
24 Apr 16
I guess they want to keep us old geezers healthy as long as possible but I am very glad they do!! lol
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Apr 16
The water helps with the balance and with my bad knees so it is good for both of us
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Apr 16
Yes this one is is really for people with arthritis and it will benefit both of us.
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@workathomefan (8957)
• Prairieville, Louisiana
27 Mar 17
My apartment complex has 2 pools.
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