Has anyone ever done water aerobics? Did you find it helpful? I have back and shoulder issues, so I am hoping this will be a little easier on the joints/muscles. I do bike, but I am looking to add more to it.
Also, I'm fat and like to hide as much of me as possible in a swimsuit, is a skirted bottom okay for something like this or does it work easier in a traditional suit?
I do water aerobics and really enjoy it. I'm a size 20/22.
You definitely want a normal suit. Something that will stay in place. A skirt would be maddening. To be honest most people who do it are overweight and over 50, so don't worry.
It is awesome on my knees and back but it does give me a little bit of shoulder tendonitis which I have never suffered from with any other exercise. Whatever your pain points, talk to the teacher a few minutes before class starts and ask him/her to mention modifications as needed. In my class they'll always warn against a couple of moves if you've had a hip replacement (since some in my class have had that surgery)
I have done it quite a few times but I didn't feel it helpful. It wasn't all that hard. It is possible for it to be hard but a lot of the classes are geared toward seniors. Maybe you can find a class geared to the younger generation? heh
I live in the middle of no where and in a tiny town, lol this is the best we've got! I am hoping and crossing my fingers that some younger folks will be there as well. Then again, maybe the geared towards seniors stuff might help me just loosen everything up and work them a little and ease into it?
Post by bugandbibs on May 31, 2015 18:46:42 GMT -5
I used to teach water aerobics. The classes I taught focused on deep water (using a waist float). They were intense. Look for something like that if you really want a challenge.
Since it is your first time and you have injuries, you might want to start with a class that stands in the water.
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And I will say I enjoy it as it stretches my body out in a really pleasant way. It feels good to move. I don't feel super tired or that my muscles are taxed. I'm sure ai've got to be burning some calories. And no sweating!
Post by bugandbibs on May 31, 2015 18:50:31 GMT -5
Oh, and I would wear a traditional suit. You could wear one that is a rash guard and shorts if you prefer. You don't want something trailing and causing drag.
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It's fun I always feel so much better in the water. It's easier on my joints, extremely difficult to injure myself, and as long as I'm deep enough the water stabilizes my POTS.
I'd wear a regular swimsuit. A skirt would be irritating. Unless you're in a really intense class, odds are it's mostly seniors, overweight people, or younger people with joint issues. And really, fuck anyone who cares enough to stare or be rude. They're the people who have a problem.
Even the less intense classes are a much harder workout than you'd think.
Post by snipsnsnails on May 31, 2015 20:50:08 GMT -5
Through my entire 2nd pregnancy and it was awesome. It's like any class-you can take it easy if you need to or push yourself for a tough workout. A normal suit would be best, but a skirted suit will work, too.
Has anyone ever done water aerobics? Did you find it helpful? I have back and shoulder issues, so I am hoping this will be a little easier on the joints/muscles. I do bike, but I am looking to add more to it.
Also, I'm fat and like to hide as much of me as possible in a swimsuit, is a skirted bottom okay for something like this or does it work easier in a traditional suit?
I teach water aerobics.
This will be much easier on your joints. If it's a deep water class, take it easy for few classes to see how it feels on your shoulder. Depending on the floatation equipment used, you might find that some moves will put more stress on your shoulders than you'll be expecting. Make sure you tell the instructor about your issues as well so they can give you modifications. Keep your kicks low to avoid stress on the lower back.
A skirted bottom is going to be a pain in the ass, in my experience. They tend to float up and are just annoying. You want a suit that stays put, especially across the shoulders. The best suits are the ones meant for competitive swim. A racer back style is the best to keep the straps from slipping. The suits with "u" shapes in the back have the most strap slippage. You'll also want one that doesn't plunge in front.
edit to add: I teach at a senior facility and my main classes are complete opposites of each other. One is cardio intense and the other is for members with serious joint and mobility issues. Even the most basic class can be modified to be an intense workout by either adding more resistance or intensity of movement. In my cardio class I have people of all levels of fitness and even the members who are super fit find it as challenging as those who are new to exercise on the whole. Deep water classes will give you the most "bang for your buck", but even shallow classes can be intense.