Alternative Fitness?

[Nyt 19]

Okay most of the things I'm seeing are about running, weights, zumba, insanity, etc. blah blah blah.

I like things that are not so... (for lack of a better term) normal.

Is there anyone out there that does bellydance, hooping, fire-hooping, dancing, or Water things (swimming, polo, volleyball, aerobics, etc.)?

[honk 780]

Well you can't really spot reduce. I started out this journey doing mostly lap swimming because I have a knee problem. I do think it is good for the core. I highly recommend a waterproof mp3 player. I also use a snorkel which makes swimming easier. Depending on how crowded the pool is I join the Water aerobics classes. You can ask the instructor on how to make the moves harder.

[mrsclooney918 47]

I do swimming as well. I just added yoga to my routine and am really liking it! I actually am stronger than I think. Today I was planking!

My nutritionist recommended to keep the metabolism going is "muscle confusion" so if you shake up what you are doing and what muscles you are using, it will keep your metabolism on its toes so to speak. What I like is that it gives me more variety so when I go back to the treadmill, I have a renewed enthusiasm for it!

Next up, I'm getting my bike's tires filled and adding that.

[Sojourner 2,446]

I am only able to exercise in a pool; residual issues from a car accident. I take a Water aerobics class at our local "Y" 3-4 times a week, and then also try to either walk laps in the therapy pool or swim laps in the outdoor pool.

Low impact exercises in the Water and water resistance are what I have to work with for exercise. Some is better than none...