Thursday's Wade in the Water Tip

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Thursday's Wade in the Water Tip
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Wed, 04-29-2009 - 10:26pm

Wade in the Water

If you have trouble with your knees or other joints, exercising in the water may very well be your solution. Swimming is a non-weight bearing exercise so there is no pressure on your joints. You can swim, participate in a water aerobics class, or just walk back and forth in the pool. Check out your local health clubs to see if they have a pool, or scout out YMCAs or other community centers with pools, which may be more affordable.

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 04-29-2009 - 10:31pm
YaY & pool season is almost here for many of us too :)







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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-07-2008
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 12:18am

I mentioned that idea to my neighbors. It goes in one ear and out the other. At least I tried. If I had knee problems, I would do it.


iVillage Member
Registered: 06-20-2005
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 9:37am
The city pool near our house has a "running" area - about 3 swimming lanes wide but only 2.8 - 3.5 feet deep.

~Liz

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-07-2008
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 12:08pm

Good for you Liz! Wow that is good the pool is close by. How long do you do the pool workouts?


iVillage Member
Registered: 06-20-2005
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 12:39pm

I usually walk/jog about 20 min then take a break and do 20 more minutes.
It doesn't feel like alot when I do it,
But I'm definately worn out when I'm done.
It works different muscles than the treadmill or walking
So I really feel it.


No soreness or stiffness in either knee or ankle
Just that good kind of "i know i worked" tired feeling

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~Liz

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-04-2005
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 1:28pm
Yes it is : )
 

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-04-2005
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 1:33pm
Me too Aileen .
 

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-04-2005
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 1:36pm
Sounds good to me Liz. It might be a couple of weeks before I can build up to that : )
 

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-07-2008
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 3:47pm

Hay Lisa!!! Glad you are better. Allergies?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-04-2005
Thu, 04-30-2009 - 5:42pm
Nope, I have had bronchitis and the flu. But starting to feel better : )
 

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