Warming Up to Water Exercise
Water exercise is great for joints, building cardiovascular endurance and introducing weight resistance training. However, jumping right into water exercise can be a bit intimidating. Exercise specialists Mo Smith heads to an indoor pool to share exercises you can start as an alternative to biking, walking, jogging, weight-training, and exercise classes.
Mo Smith, YMCA-CPT
Mo Smith is the Exercise Specialist for Bailey Medical Center. She has worked in the health industry since 2004. Her certifications range from YMCA Certified Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Trainer to Health and Wellness Coach. She is a certified instructor in Pilates, Kickboxing, UJAM, group exercise and silver sneakers programs. Mo is enthusiastic and has a motivating approach to exercise. Mo also helps coordinate many of the program’s exercise events and assists with the PLAY program to create healthier families.
Mo has a lifelong passion for dancing and this has been an important part of her life. She studied at the University of Oklahoma and OCU. Mo is very active in her community and a dedicated mother.
Water exercise is the best. I was walking/dogpaddling in the Water when my hips were horribly painful. After they were replaced, I started to exercise in the pool 3X a week and I make sure to go as often as I can. As far as what we look like in bathing suits, I went in the water at 250 lbs. and I go in the water now...at 113 lbs. and very wrinkled upper legs/thighs. When I see an obese person in the pool, all I think is good for them for trying to improve their lives. That's how you should approach it if you're uncomfortable in a bathing suit.
LOVE my aquafit classes! It is my number 1 exercise. Thankfully I have no shame so putting on a bathing suit has never been an issue for me. I swear my classes are a large part of what made my surgical experience a breeze.
A few tips:
- Krinkle suits are the best. They hold the jiggly bits in but aren't super tight. The built in bras are very supportive. They don't fade or wear thin like even the best chlorine resistant suit does. For those who want more modesty, there are also swim unitards. I'm thinking of trying one of these. A friend suggested they may provide more compression support.
- A good Water shoe not only makes sure you don't slip walking poolside, it also provides good support. I am currently wearing tevas.
- If you are walking solo it helps to have some music. I have a water proofed Apple shuffle that I love, but Amazon has several options available at different price points.
@@Martene81 - Check the gyms in your area. Chances are if they have a pool they offer Water aerobics or aquafit classes. Also check your insurance career. Some of them cover gym memberships.
Hi @martene81 - Yes, we filmed this video at the Owasso Family YMCA. We can help connect you with them as part of our program. Thank you for your question!
@@Martene81 - Check the gyms in your area. Chances are if they have a pool they offer Water aerobics or aquafit classes. Also check your insurance career. Some of them cover gym memberships.
Check with your HR department at work as well. My company subsidizes 'healthy' lifestyles. They give us $300 towards diet plans like Weight Watchers and gym memberships as well. It doesn't cover the whole cost, but hey...$300 is still $300.
Great Video!!!!
I work out in the pool as I have severe joint problems and can't work out on land. I feel so much better after a good workout. I went to Water aerobics for years and now do it on my own. I do water aerobics and mix in swimming laps. Works for me!!!
I dont' give a rat's patootie how people view me in a swimsuit. I think that attitude comes with getting older.
Fabulous at fifty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Katheen
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That looks exactly like our OC! Now, as soon as I can convince myself to get on any kind of swimming gear in public I'm going to do it
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