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Carol Watts

By Carol Watts, in Fitness & Exercise

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Carol Watts    67

Carol Watts
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Today I started something new. I did Water aerobics for a good hour. I didnt feel it while in the water. I feel it this evening. My arms are sore. I am going back Wednesday and do it again. It was a good workout. Honestly I can't swim. But taking this class is helping me adjust to the water and now I am thinking of taking swim lessons. It is a good full body workout. I felt so much better afterwards also. I am sore this evening, but I had more energy afterwards.

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sleever10    109

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I had been considering Water aerobics but am not a fan of venturing out in a swimming suit. I don't know how to swim, either. I'd love to just get over the whole swimming suit thing and go!

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thepick4u    8

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These work and your joints enjoy it much more than exercise out of the Water.< /p>

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ISleevedIt    380

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I like to try Water aerobics also. I can't swim either, but I did buy one of those foam belts so that I can go to the deep end and walk under water. I just have to watch for a water aerobics class to begin at my gym and sign up for it. I'm just glad to hear that not everyone knows how to swim, but take water aerobics. I always thought you had to know how to swim before you can take the class.

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Carol Watts    67

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I had been considering Water aerobics but am not a fan of venturing out in a swimming suit. I don't know how to swim, either. I'd love to just get over the whole swimming suit thing and go!

I wore shirt and shorts today. It was alot of elderly ladies in there. I gave in and went got the one piece swimsuit. You should be able to wear shorts and t-shirt though

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Carol Watts    67

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I like to try Water aerobics also. I can't swim either, but I did buy one of those foam belts so that I can go to the deep end and walk under water. I just have to watch for a water aerobics class to begin at my gym and sign up for it. I'm just glad to hear that not everyone knows how to swim, but take water aerobics. I always thought you had to know how to swim before you can take the class.

I thought that also until I called and ask. I told the girl I couldnt swim. She said alot of people actually dont know how to swim. There was a life guard on duty at all times. I was not sure at first when I got in water. I didnt use the belt though. I used a noodle at first, but then i turned it loose and put on side of pool. I also stayed in 4 ft water

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KatieOkieDokie    171

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I would love to do Water aerobics .

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kmwheel    127

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I've been doing it three days a week since October and I love it. It has really helped me firm up. If anyone's worried about wearing a swimsuit-don't! There are people of all shapes, sizes, and ages at Water aerobics. I have made some really nice friends there, too! I am actually looking into joining the Y because they have more classes and I feel like I need to step it up to more than 3 days a week now.

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Carol Watts    67

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I've been doing it three days a week since October and I love it. It has really helped me firm up. If anyone's worried about wearing a swimsuit-don't! There are people of all shapes, sizes, and ages at Water aerobics. I have made some really nice friends there, too! I am actually looking into joining the Y because they have more classes and I feel like I need to step it up to more than 3 days a week now.

How has it helped with weight loss ? Also how has it helped with stomach and hips ?

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kmwheel    127

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How has it helped with weight loss ? Also how has it helped with stomach and hips ?

It's helped a lot with my stomach and hips, and really jump-started my weight loss. Before that, I was only walking and definitely losing, but being in the Water allows you to work more muscle groups without putting pressure on the joints. I definitely think I'm a mermaid now...I can do things in the Water that I just can't do on land. My core strength is so much better now. When I first started, there was this exercise we did where we hung from the side of the pool and dead lifted our legs using our abs. I couldn't even do one...now I could do them in my sleep. I've lost 6" from my hips and even more in the upper torso. I've had 3 kids, so it's not like the pooch is going to go down that much, lol! My legs are very toned and I have muscle in place I never knew existed. I love the fact that I can now wear junior size skinny jeans and regular boots...no wide-calf necessary.

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Carol Watts    67

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Thanks I have 4 kids.I have had several surgeries. $ of them being C-Sections. I actually felt my stomach muscles yesterday something I havent felt in years. That is why I asked. Thanks for the info.I know I want have that flat stomach, but if it will just take inches off I will be happy

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cher    16

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I have been doing Aqua Zumba and Aqua Aerobics since August. I absolutely love it. It is so much fun especially the Aqua Zumba and both classes are full of real people. I have met so many nice people, one who had WLS two weeks before me and we have become great friends. Wonderful support system.

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Carol Watts    67

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I have been doing Aqua Zumba and Aqua Aerobics since August. I absolutely love it. It is so much fun especially the Aqua Zumba and both classes are full of real people. I have met so many nice people, one who had WLS two weeks before me and we have become great friends. Wonderful support system.

Have you seen a change in weight loss since you have been doing it ? I am trying to get everyone's feed back on this. Just want an idea of what to expect in the long run

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cher    16

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Yes, it helped me loose me weight needed prior to surgery and I'm sure it has helped with my after as well. I'm down 59 total and was sleeved 12 Nov.

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Carol Watts    67

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That is good. I didnt have to lose any before surgery. I did lose 6 pounds before surgery that I didnt try to lose. I have lost 60 pounds since surgery I was sleeved Oct 8 2012. I want to lose about 55 more pounds. My surgeon was fine with my goal which is 125 pounds. I am where I was at in 1997 before I had hysterectomy. I have about 35/40 pounds to be where I was at when I met hubby in 1991, but I want to lose more than that. I still have more inches than I had in 1997 though. I was always scared of Water until I have got older. I cant swim, but thinking of taking lessons.

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