Water Aerobics

[Guest guest]

becky, hi I do swimming and hot tub at least 3 times a week if possible. It

does seem to help me. Like you said weight can be a problem when we are not

active. I have trouble walking for long or even standing a while. I had been

in therapy but gave up on it helping too much and decided to do my own

excerises. You might want to check with your doctor. by lin

bmorrette <bmorrette@...> wrote:Has anyone tried this? Does anyone know

if it will help or hurt. I

used to play a lot of soccer and tennis on top of going rock

climbing. And since my knee problems I haven't been able to do much

of any of those things. It's slowly driving me crazy (not to

mention all the weight I've put on)! The local pool has water

aerobics class and it seems like it could be a good thing. I just

wanted a second opinion.

Becky

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Hi

I have tried aquatherapy via PT.. I love it.. I just wish my schedule

allowed me to participate more..(I live in an area with long

commutes.). its a litghter activity than the aerobics.. you may want

to start slow. I did it after hurting my back..I think it helped me

moving again with CP too. I had a great PT.. she was awesome..

really listened to me snd was helpful

I'm also looking into the YMCA they have arthritis water classes.

try your local YMCA and check out the arthrtis foundation website for

more info.. they actually recommend the classes at the Y.. only thing

is the times... I wouls also invest in a wet suit, if the water

won't be warm since it drives down your body temp.

I can't post some exercises/stretches I got since I don't have a

scanner.. if anyone would like me to fax it please email a fax number

to me directly..if you prefer

hope this helps..

Lynne

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I do water physio every week (want to do it more but the therapy pool

only allots you one swim a week! :-/) and it helps me with balance,

core stability, and muscle strenght which benefits my CMP and PFS as

well as my other joint issues. The key is to get a special program

of exercises made up for you by a kinesiologist, PTist, etc... who is

familiar with your knee issues and can come up with theraputic

exercises that would be helpful and not hurt you.

I highly reccomend checking into it anyway! Hope it helps you :-)

-Rhea

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Hi Becky,

Water aerobics is great. Some place they have different

types of water classes. We have a class for people with

arthiritis, which involves a bunch of gentle

stretches, and some not to vigerous motions. However,

you can always move it up a notch if your physical condition

permits it. They have level 1, and level 2 classes.

Some places have the aqua mits, or water weights

use on your hands to create more resistance, and work

your arms more.

Make sure you let your aqua instructer know about

your knee issues. Some instructors are more knowledgable

than others, so some will be more helpful. I mean by

more helpful, when certain exercises are performed they

give a warning for people with a posible sensitivity to

that motion. Like knee people, hip people, shoulder people.

Big thing, when kicking, don't kick from the knee joint,

use your muscles in your upper leg.

Something about your weight in water. One of the

instructers was mentioning you are about 50% your body

weight at waiste level, and about 90% less your body

weight at shoulder level.

Some pools have graduated surfaces, where you can easily

go deeper, or more shallow.

They recommend you go into water about chest level.

Go deeper if your knees are bothering when bouncing.

You may not be able to bounce, or I don't recommend bouncing

if you are feeling pain in the knees.

So, we do things where we jog, if it hurts

just march in place. Most of the moves can

be done bouncing, or keeping one leg planted, then

waiting for the other leg to come down.

Just keep moving, and use your arms. If your trying

to keep your heartrate up, flap those arms around.

Some aqua programs are what they call deep water.

Where you put these floaty things around your waiste

to help you float, and you don't touch the bottom

of the pool. YOu are floating the whole class, so

no impact at all.

Moving in the water is a lot different than moving

on the land. GIve the class a good 3-4 tries before

giving up on it. By this I mean the moves, and

getting use to moving in the water. If you have pain

listen to it, and modify.

I will mention, some instructors move a little slow.

So, if you don't feel your getting enough, and can

safely pick up the pace, bounce more (jumping),

longer levers are harder than shorter levers in the water.

These all increase your intensity.

However since your in water, you won't really

notice your sweating, or your heart rate is as high on

the land.

Have fun in the water.

Connie

[Guest guest]

There's a pool in Redmond??????!!!?

Hadn't had to seek one out for daughter, since she can use the apt pool if

she so desires. I, on the other hand ...

Water aerobics sounds good. I did that for a bit when we lived in Astoria

and sort of enjoyed it. I say " sort of " cuz I'm not thrilled to be in water

above my head.

I'd definitely like more info.

Helen in Redmond, WA

Dr. Watkins

05/03/04

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>From: " Val " <lean_mean_size_14@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Water Aerobics

>Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 20:05:06 -0000

>

>Hi there! I have taken a few water aerobic classes at the

>pool in Redmond over the last few weeks and wanted to

>let you all know how fun it was and what a great work out

>I got out of it. The class is geared towards plus-sized

>people and you are encouraged to go at your own pace if

>necessary. The pool has steps rather than a ladder and

>the instructor is a plus-sized woman with a great attitude

>and a lot of pep. Another thing I thought was nice is that

>if you are uncomfortable wearing a swimsuit they will allow

>you to wear shorts and a shirt. I think that is cool!

>

>I've never been one to exercise much, but now that I've

>lost some weight and I know these next 30 pounds are going

>to be tough to lose, I've decided that now is the time.

>

>What always amazes me with exercise is how great I feel

>afterwards! I hope to get to the point where exercise

>is a priority in my life. I'm getting there...

>

>A friend and I are going to be putting up a webpage soon

>with local resources such as water aerobics classes and

>support groups in the area and when I get the link done

>I will post it here. If anyone lives on the Eastside

>and wants to go to the Redmond Water Aerobics class with

>me on Tues and Thurs, send me an email.

>

>Val

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Val,

Thanx for the info. When and what time is the nest class? Is it

only once a week?

Cheers,

Danny

> Hi there! I have taken a few water aerobic classes at the

> pool in Redmond over the last few weeks and wanted to

> let you all know how fun it was and what a great work out

> I got out of it. The class is geared towards plus-sized

> people and you are encouraged to go at your own pace if

> necessary. The pool has steps rather than a ladder and

> the instructor is a plus-sized woman with a great attitude

> and a lot of pep. Another thing I thought was nice is that

> if you are uncomfortable wearing a swimsuit they will allow

> you to wear shorts and a shirt. I think that is cool!

>

> I've never been one to exercise much, but now that I've

> lost some weight and I know these next 30 pounds are going

> to be tough to lose, I've decided that now is the time.

>

> What always amazes me with exercise is how great I feel

> afterwards! I hope to get to the point where exercise

> is a priority in my life. I'm getting there...

>

> A friend and I are going to be putting up a webpage soon

> with local resources such as water aerobics classes and

> support groups in the area and when I get the link done

> I will post it here. If anyone lives on the Eastside

> and wants to go to the Redmond Water Aerobics class with

> me on Tues and Thurs, send me an email.

>

> Val

[Guest guest]

Well, with water aerobics I think its better than just standing around or

stretching (I think) It gets the heartrate up and you run across the pool,

jumping jacks, that sort of thing. I know this works for me because when I

was first diagnosed with this. I would do one hour of water aerobics and

then the gym, i would use the machines to tone up. I was on 1500cal. diet at

that point too (because thats what the nutrionist put me on) and within 8

days because I was supposed to see her every week I lost 24 lbs in 8 days. I

stopped seeing her because she wasnt really teaching me anything I didnt

know. Guess, I will start back on that routine because I need to lose AT

LEAST 33 lbs before i see my dr again on March 23rd. Ive already lost a

month so starting Monday I will be doing water aerobics 2 times a day (8am

and 3pm) and doing the gym every other day. Ive gotta lose 33lbs!! I REFUSE

to go back to the dr. without losing what he wants me too!!

Water aerobics

>

> >>I am trying to figure out how many calories i burn doing water

> aerobics...its not listed. Only thing listed is swimming, casual or

> vigorously, can i use that as the same? if so, which one??

>

>

> I've never done water aerobics, nor even seen any performed, but I

> *have* read that they're preferred because they *don't* stress the body

> in any way, that the buoyancy of the water makes moving your body

> effortless. Taking that into account, water aerobics wouldn't be any

> more " aerobic " than floating or standing around and stretching, so

> therefor not any good as an exercise for weight loss, just good to keep

> your joints limber.

>

> Can someone who *has* done water aerobics answer this for ,

> please.

>

>

>

> Sue in NJ

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>

> I am the most important person I'm losing this weight for. - - " Daily

> Saying " from ' old web site

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From: " Sue in NJ " <susang@...>

> in any way, that the buoyancy of the water makes moving your body

> effortless. Taking that into account, water aerobics wouldn't be any

> more " aerobic " than floating or standing around and stretching, so

> therefor not any good as an exercise for weight loss, just good to keep

> your joints limber.

That's ludicrous. You use the water for resistance. Just because it is low

impact doesn't mean that it is not aerobic. I would count it like swimming.

Ann

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From: " The Brosnahans " <johnandjennb@...>

> LEAST 33 lbs before i see my dr again on March 23rd.

Let's see..... that is 7.5 weeks away. That's over 4 pounds a week on

average. Not realistic. You seem very manic about losing weight. We make

reasonable suggestions and you come back with something unreasonable. Don't

know what else to say to you except good luck with that.

Ann

[Guest guest]

,Water aerobics is excellent AEROBIC activity. It's wondeful for

joints, and is great for large women. Count it is as swimming or

walking.

Faye

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water aerobics wouldn't be any

> more " aerobic " than floating or standing around and stretching, so

> therefor not any good as an exercise for weight loss, just good to

keep

> your joints limber.

[Guest guest]

,

Unless he's a complete idiot, I think your doctor would be *delighted* to hear that you plan most of your food, drink your water, walk at lunch time a couple times a week, and perhaps have lost 5-10 pounds. Progress not perfection. In order to lose 4 lbs a week on a regular basis, you would have to run a calorie DEFICIT of 2,000 calories A DAY, EVERY DAY. That means burning 2000 calories more than you take in. You burn a certain number just existing. You up the number by eating regularly to keep your metabolism stoked (yes, the more you eat, the more you burn), walk, drink water, think about what you're doing and who you're doing it for (it should be for YOU, not your doctor).

Water aerobics twice a day? I don't think so. If you were able to do that, you wouldn't qualify for this group by having all this weight to lose. I think the water aerobics is great. My 71-year-old mother goes three times a week; her mood is better, her blood sugar and blood pressure numbers are great, and her doctor thinks it's a GREAT plan for her; she is large, but not 100+. But if you go twice a day, what is that - 90 minutes, 2 hours total? If it is comparable to walking (which sounds reasonable to me), would you walk two HOURS a day, every day? Could you?

Sweetie, we're not trying to beat you down. Really. We have been there; we are there. A couple of baby steps taken every day (drink your water, get enough sleep, walk for 20 minutes) will get you a lot further, than massive unrealistic expectations that are only setting you up for a painful, emotional fall when they don't pan out. Listen to Ann. Read the Tortoise and the Hare. Slow and steady wins the race.

Flame on - I'm wearing my asbestos suit.

Eileen

[Guest guest]

Eileen,

You are right, my dr. would love any kind of loss! Heck, last time I saw him, I weighed the same and he was pleased I didnt gain any! LOL As far as twice a day water aerobics, I have done it before, and I loved it! I do like exercising once I find something I truly enjoy and well..water aerobics is about it!

See, in my life, besides water aerobics I dont get much more exercise. My husband is a neat freak...he washed dishes, does laundry, vacuums, he does it all..and I sit around like a princess (as my mom calls it) So, mainly I am just sitting around most of the day. Going to aerobics twice a day gets me out and gets me moving! I feel so much better when I go.

Right now I am saying I will go twice a day...i dont know how long that will last..but I do know for a fact I will go at least ONCE a day..EVERY day!

I am not wanting to lose weight because of the way I look. I think im pretty and a wonderful attitude about myself and lord knows, my husband loves me the way I am. I am just wanting to get my insulin levels under control..that is my main goal! My next goal is to have a child, and my dr. said that I have a lesser chance of miscarrying if i have tight control of my insulin. She suggested losing 10% of my body weight and feels that would be a great start. See, I have misscarried twice and they feel its due to high insulin levels, because that was my first sign of pregnancy with both of them! I couldnt get my levels below 200 ever! So, I see her again July 25th and since she suggested 10% that is around 35-40lbs so, as long as I lose 1-2 lbs a week..Im fine!

So, I guess we will see what March holds, but for now I will just take it one day and at time, one minute at a time and hope for the best

RE: Water aerobics

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Unless he's a complete idiot, I think your doctor would be *delighted* to hear that you plan most of your food, drink your water, walk at lunch time a couple times a week, and perhaps have lost 5-10 pounds. Progress not perfection. In order to lose 4 lbs a week on a regular basis, you would have to run a calorie DEFICIT of 2,000 calories A DAY, EVERY DAY. That means burning 2000 calories more than you take in. You burn a certain number just existing. You up the number by eating regularly to keep your metabolism stoked (yes, the more you eat, the more you burn), walk, drink water, think about what you're doing and who you're doing it for (it should be for YOU, not your doctor).

Water aerobics twice a day? I don't think so. If you were able to do that, you wouldn't qualify for this group by having all this weight to lose. I think the water aerobics is great. My 71-year-old mother goes three times a week; her mood is better, her blood sugar and blood pressure numbers are great, and her doctor thinks it's a GREAT plan for her; she is large, but not 100+. But if you go twice a day, what is that - 90 minutes, 2 hours total? If it is comparable to walking (which sounds reasonable to me), would you walk two HOURS a day, every day? Could you?

Sweetie, we're not trying to beat you down. Really. We have been there; we are there. A couple of baby steps taken every day (drink your water, get enough sleep, walk for 20 minutes) will get you a lot further, than massive unrealistic expectations that are only setting you up for a painful, emotional fall when they don't pan out. Listen to Ann. Read the Tortoise and the Hare. Slow and steady wins the race.

Flame on - I'm wearing my asbestos suit.

Eileen

I am the most important person I'm losing this weight for. - - "Daily Saying" from ' old web site100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links

[Guest guest]

> ,Water aerobics is excellent AEROBIC activity.

Thanks, everyone. As I said, I never even *witnessed* this activity so had

absolutely no idea how aerobic or not it is.

[Guest guest]

Some other things we do are with dumbells crossing & raising/lowering arms while

doing the leg stuff, i.e. jumping jacks or rocking horse, etc. We do wall work,

where you hold the wall and do leg work there. We also use 'noodles' or paddles

for buoyancy and do crunches and twists in deep water. And of course

stretching, particularly upper back & shoulder stretches.

From: BetsyWestie@...

Subject: Re: Line Dancing

Can you tell me some of the things you do so we can

give ourselves a good workout?

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Debbie, I had forgotten we used to use noodles. I think I bought

a couple that are out in the garage still.

Life isn't measured in the number of breaths you take, but in the

moments that take your breath away.

[Guest guest]

I love working out in the water.

Our neighborhood pool has half of their huge pool that

is 3 feet deep (they built that half as a water volley

ball court).

For me, it becomes my " track " I walk laps, use small

resistance devices to work upper body - it is

wonderful!

Of course, in the winter our pool is closed...

But - I enjoy it for half the year!

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[Guest guest]

Shari,

I do the aqua-fit classes at the " Y " and I really enjoy them. I've been

taking classes off-on for 10 years now.

Most pools don't " fit " me either, but I have found something that helps. A

floatation belt called the Aqua-Jogger. I stay about chest-high in the water,

any depth, while I work out with everyone else. I have also worked out in the

3.5' end of the pool (I am 4'1 " ) without it and that works too, but you get more

water up the nose from the waves from yourself and everyone else. The A.J.

keeps you head higher out of the water

http://aquajogger.com/default.htm

If you have any questions, please e-mail me.

Sue

Shari <sgonz65@...> wrote:

Hello,

I have spinal stenios, my doctors recommeded me to take water aerobics. Has

anyone ever took it, if so how did it work. wouldn't the water be to deep. I am

about 4' and they say they do it in 3 1/2 feet water. Could someone let me know

any infor on this matter.

Thank you

Shari

[Guest guest]

Congrats on the water aerobics. They are so much easier on your joints. (As you probably know.) Have fun at that Y! Shirley

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Get someone to show you how to do the elliptical, too!

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>

> We had the class last night. There was only three other people in

it. I really enjoyed it. It was easy, but when I was done and out of

the water I could feel that I got a good work out. I sure I can keep

doing this. I 'm now working 3 days a week so I might go to the Y and

walk on the treedmill when my girl is in school.

>

> Tammy

>

[Guest guest]

Glad you went and enjoyed... keep up the good work Tammy!

[Guest guest]

I love the elliptical. I would have one if I could.

Tammy

Re: water aerobics

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[Guest guest]

Hi again.

Wanted to let you know that as a 62 year old, I got very tired on this diet, but as exercise is not a part of the protocol...didn't do it. Previous to this diet I was swimming laps, 2 miles a day, every other day... And now that I'm into phase 3, I plan on going back to that this summer.

From: Judi <j43r2002@...>Subject: Water Aerobics Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8:36 AM

I have seen the posts about exercise and thought I would share my experience. I have been going to water aerobics three times a week and yesterday was my third day of the 500 calorie diet. I noticed that I could not do them as strenous as I normally do as I tuckered out about half way through the class. I assume it is because of less calories in. I did drop another 1.5 pounds this morning, so not sure if the excercise helped or hindered. I started the hcg on Monday and have lost 7.5 pounds, of course, 4 of those pounds was my "loading" weight. I am on the drops 2x a day and have not really experienced hungary as much as just feeling a little tired. Everyone says that it gets much better after the first of the week. I am going to hang in ther!! Judi------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

While exercise is not a requirement in this program, if you have been doing it and are accustomed to it, you can continue it during the treatment phase if you wish.

If you start up an exercise program, your muscles can hold a little extra water so it's not necessarily good to start a new exercise program while staring treatment.

Dr S explains the pooped feelings later in the program not to the VLCD as much as beginning to lose the fat near the muscles and the muscles have to adjust.

Judith

From: Louise Beane <fiddlesticksfl@...> Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:19:55 AMSubject: Re: Water Aerobics

Hi again.

Wanted to let you know that as a 62 year old, I got very tired on this diet, but as exercise is not a part of the protocol...didn' t do it. Previous to this diet I was swimming laps, 2 miles a day, every other day... And now that I'm into phase 3, I plan on going back to that this summer.

From: Judi <j43r2002 (DOT) com>Subject: Water AerobicsDate: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8:36 AM

I have seen the posts about exercise and thought I would share my experience. I have been going to water aerobics three times a week and yesterday was my third day of the 500 calorie diet. I noticed that I could not do them as strenous as I normally do as I tuckered out about half way through the class. I assume it is because of less calories in. I did drop another 1.5 pounds this morning, so not sure if the excercise helped or hindered. I started the hcg on Monday and have lost 7.5 pounds, of course, 4 of those pounds was my "loading" weight. I am on the drops 2x a day and have not really experienced hungary as much as just feeling a little tired. Everyone says that it gets much better after the first of the week. I am going to hang in ther!! Judi------------ --------- --------- ------

[Guest guest]

Probably not totally related, but I find when I am not getting enough exercise, I am much more tired all the time. Exercise really energizes me!

Right now, my exercise is just a part of life (we just came back from a nearly month long trip). So I’ve been playing non stop with the boys all the day at the water park, regular park, back yard, swimming pool, etc. I know that may not be as ideal as formal exercise, but I sure hope I can keep up the pace even when I start my hcg (it should arrive in less than a week now!)

Chantelle

Ps-my current schedule seems to keep me pretty energized, although not quite the boost I get from an aerobics/strength training session.

On 6/20/09 6:19 AM, " Louise Beane " <fiddlesticksfl@...> wrote:

Hi again.

Wanted to let you know that as a 62 year old, I got very tired on this diet, but as exercise is not a part of the protocol...didn't do it. Previous to this diet I was swimming laps, 2 miles a day, every other day... And now that I'm into phase 3, I plan on going back to that this summer.

From: Judi <j43r2002@...>

Subject: Water Aerobics

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8:36 AM

I have seen the posts about exercise and thought I would share my experience. I have been going to water aerobics three times a week and yesterday was my third day of the 500 calorie diet. I noticed that I could not do them as strenous as I normally do as I tuckered out about half way through the class. I assume it is because of less calories in. I did drop another 1.5 pounds this morning, so not sure if the excercise helped or hindered. I started the hcg on Monday and have lost 7.5 pounds, of course, 4 of those pounds was my " loading " weight. I am on the drops 2x a day and have not really experienced hungary as much as just feeling a little tired. Everyone says that it gets much better after the first of the week. I am going to hang in ther!! Judi

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for explaining. This encoruages me that it won’t stop me from losing if I’ve already been doing it!

chantelle

On 6/20/09 7:57 AM, " ohneclue " <ohneclue@...> wrote:

While exercise is not a requirement in this program, if you have been doing it and are accustomed to it, you can continue it during the treatment phase if you wish.

If you start up an exercise program, your muscles can hold a little extra water so it's not necessarily good to start a new exercise program while staring treatment.

Dr S explains the pooped feelings later in the program not to the VLCD as much as beginning to lose the fat near the muscles and the muscles have to adjust.

Judith

From: Louise Beane <fiddlesticksfl@...>

Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:19:55 AM

Subject: Re: Water Aerobics

Hi again.

Wanted to let you know that as a 62 year old, I got very tired on this diet, but as exercise is not a part of the protocol...didn' t do it. Previous to this diet I was swimming laps, 2 miles a day, every other day... And now that I'm into phase 3, I plan on going back to that this summer.

From: Judi <j43r2002 (DOT) com>

Subject: Water Aerobics

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8:36 AM

I have seen the posts about exercise and thought I would share my experience. I have been going to water aerobics three times a week and yesterday was my third day of the 500 calorie diet. I noticed that I could not do them as strenous as I normally do as I tuckered out about half way through the class. I assume it is because of less calories in. I did drop another 1.5 pounds this morning, so not sure if the excercise helped or hindered. I started the hcg on Monday and have lost 7.5 pounds, of course, 4 of those pounds was my " loading " weight. I am on the drops 2x a day and have not really experienced hungary as much as just feeling a little tired. Everyone says that it gets much better after the first of the week. I am going to hang in ther!! Judi

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