Though not officially spring yet and snow may still be on the ground, it is not too early to warm up to the idea of water exercise.

Water exercise is great for joints, building cardiovascular endurance and introducing weight resistance training. However, jumping right into water exercise can be a bit intimidating. Exercise specialists Mo Smith heads to an indoor pool to share exercises you can start as an alternative to biking, walking, jogging, weight-training, and exercise classes.

That looks exactly like our OC! Now, as soon as I can convince myself to get on any kind of swimming gear in public I'm going to do it

This was a great video. I love water exercise, my joints don't hurt in the water.

In terms of putting on swim gear, that is always embarrassing but I am getting pAst it the more weight I lose. I also figure none of these people know me so who cares, right!

I do Water walking 3 days a week at the y.m.c.a. I love it. joints don't hurt in the water. when I get out of the water is when joints hurts again. Can I live in water? thought.....Have a great day.

Water exercise is the best. I was walking/dogpaddling in the water when my hips were horribly painful. After they were replaced, I started to exercise in the pool 3X a week and I make sure to go as often as I can. As far as what we look like in bathing suits, I went in the water at 250 lbs. and I go in the water now...at 113 lbs. and very wrinkled upper legs/thighs. When I see an obese person in the pool, all I think is good for them for trying to improve their lives. That's how you should approach it if you're uncomfortable in a bathing suit.

LOVE my aquafit classes! It is my number 1 exercise. Thankfully I have no shame so putting on a bathing suit has never been an issue for me. I swear my classes are a large part of what made my surgical experience a breeze.

A few tips:

• Krinkle suits are the best. They hold the jiggly bits in but aren't super tight. The built in bras are very supportive. They don't fade or wear thin like even the best chlorine resistant suit does. For those who want more modesty, there are also swim unitards. I'm thinking of trying one of these. A friend suggested they may provide more compression support.
• A good Water shoe not only makes sure you don't slip walking poolside, it also provides good support. I am currently wearing tevas.
• If you are walking solo it helps to have some music. I have a water proofed Apple shuffle that I love, but Amazon has several options available at different price points.

I'm going through Bailey Bariatrics for my surgery and am very interested in water exercise...I live in Owasso are there any facilities near there that offer it?

@@Martene81 - Check the gyms in your area. Chances are if they have a pool they offer water aerobics or aquafit classes. Also check your insurance career. Some of them cover gym memberships.

Hi @martene81 - Yes, we filmed this video at the Owasso Family YMCA. We can help connect you with them as part of our program. Thank you for your question!

Great video I do aqua fit 5 days a week at L A Fitness its a great workout .

@@Martene81 - Check the gyms in your area. Chances are if they have a pool they offer Water aerobics or aquafit classes. Also check your insurance career. Some of them cover gym memberships.

Check with your HR department at work as well. My company subsidizes 'healthy' lifestyles. They give us $300 towards diet plans like Weight Watchers and gym memberships as well. It doesn't cover the whole cost, but hey...$300 is still $300.

Great video I do aqua fit 5 days a week at L A Fitness its a great workout .

I do too!

Just had a chance to watch the video! I have never been to the Owasso Y...I'm going to definitely look into a membership!

Great Video!!!!

I work out in the pool as I have severe joint problems and can't work out on land. I feel so much better after a good workout. I went to water aerobics for years and now do it on my own. I do water aerobics and mix in swimming laps. Works for me!!!

I dont' give a rat's patootie how people view me in a swimsuit. I think that attitude comes with getting older.

Fabulous at fifty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katheen