I was sooo wrong about water aerobics.

[Rachel412 116]

I finally got to do my first WA class this morning, and man... you guys were right. It's a lot more work than I was expecting! The class is 45 minutes and all done with the float-y dumbells. Lots of kicking, jumping, lifting. I really underestimated how much work it would be. It was a GREAT workout and I moved parts of my body that arthritis just won't let me move when I'm on land.

The weirdest part was getting out of the pool when it was over, it felt like I was gaining weight as I climbed the steps and I almost had problems walking on the pool deck. Amazing how the Water takes so much pressure off of you.

Thank you to everyone here who told me that it was a good workout and a good choice for me. The class was big- maybe 20 women? And I'd say half of them were young- there were some really fit women in there, too. I wasn't too young and I was actually probably one of the biggest there (hard to tell since we were all under Water ).

[brbm6 6]

Rachel, I love it! I am glad you had fun. I love WA! So glad it helped with your arthritis! You are rocking along in your weight loss. Congratulations.

[honk 780]

Yes, harder than it looks. As you progress you can also ask the instructor ways to make the moves harder. Does your pool have lighter and heavier weights for the pool? If so after a while you can move to the heavier ones.

[Pittbull29 1]

I love Water aerobics! Unfortunately most times it's old ladies and men. The last one I went to they just talked all the time and it was terrible. They distracted the instructor and stood in the way when they were supposed to be moving. It's good in that you can make it as hard or easy as you want. I have the gloves that increase resistance and they say that the tennis shoes to wear for water aerobics really work well too. Just wish I could find somewhere to go that I enjoyed and felt like I was able to get a good workout.

[Jachut 487]

Great news, i'm going to go myself. My joints are so painful since my chemo, I need something gentler a few days a week.

[windycitywids 5]

I am happy you liked the class, I love them. The best thing I think is that you can tailor the moves for whatever ails you. You can step it up or down depending on how you are doing/feeling that day. I also have arthritis (hips and feet) and I find I can do all the moves I just have to be careful on the landing parts and remember to come down lightly and correctly. My favorite classes are the deep Water classes, no impact and you work your a$$ off literally. Good luck and keep moving!

C

[MelissaNY 16]

I finally got to do my first WA class this morning, and man... you guys were right. It's a lot more work than I was expecting! The class is 45 minutes and all done with the float-y dumbells. Lots of kicking, jumping, lifting. I really underestimated how much work it would be. It was a GREAT workout and I moved parts of my body that arthritis just won't let me move when I'm on land.

The weirdest part was getting out of the pool when it was over, it felt like I was gaining weight as I climbed the steps and I almost had problems walking on the pool deck. Amazing how the Water takes so much pressure off of you.

Thank you to everyone here who told me that it was a good workout and a good choice for me. The class was big- maybe 20 women? And I'd say half of them were young- there were some really fit women in there, too. I wasn't too young and I was actually probably one of the biggest there (hard to tell since we were all under Water ).

OHH GOOD TO HEAR !! Im thinking about joining the YMCA for that exercise. I love to swim !!

Thanks for sharing

[cyn2011 32]

You can also google zumba class locator and refine your search to aquazumba. Its a Very good workout and easy on the joints. Zumba instructors also tend to be very energetic and the music is good too!

[Rachel412 116]

Aquazumba?!? Wow, this is the first I've heard of it!

[windycitywids 5]

At our Y they have the classes in the works and I can't wait sounds like fun. BTW I went to my deep Water class yesterday and worked my a$$ off. I am just a bit stiff but I feel great.

[dawnk 1]

I'm super excited, I found a Water zumba class in my town and I'm headed there tonight. Thanks for the info, I would have never thought of water Zumba.