I think I’m allergic to exercise. Sweating goes against my nature. Somehow reaching 61 and dealing with the stress of grieving, my body needs something. I also have 50 pounds to lose but we’ll get to that later. I’m still craving my comfort carbs.
Finally, I discovered water aerobics! In Maui, this is something I can do every day. Outside. Chlorine OR salt water. A few weeks ago, I timidly went to the community pool, just half a mile away (yeh, I know...no excuses really) and watched a class. Mostly older ladies, a token few older menfolk, and unfortunately, several younger, firmer ladies. Three days a week the class is held in deep water, three days a week in waist high water. I like the deep water the best ... it keeps my legs busy constantly trying to keep my head above water. Kinda like real life these days.
The best part? I met another widow friend who has always wanted to start exercising, and starting in the water is the best thing for these old joints. Now I have an exercise buddy to keep me committed. Denise prefers the shallow water class ... now I have to do both!
This could be the start of something good! Beginning in November ... still got the almost 3 year old here.
I took water aerobics for a year or so to lose weight for an upcoming knee replacement surgery and afterward for therapy for the new knee. It's a great way to exercise. I'm glad you found a buddy to make it easier to stay committed. I just couldn't drag myself out in our Michigan winter to get in a pool so it was hard to stick to it. You don't have that excuse. I liked the combination of both deep and shallow. Some of the classed here do both in the same class.
ReplyDeleteYeh. I know ... no excuse of getting dressed, donning a coat and hat, swimming, drying off, re-dressing and donning a coat and hat ....
ReplyDeleteDon't miss reading my reply to you about the hearing aids on my 'old people' post.
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