So Im not a great swimmer but I can swim a bit. Im really interested in taking up swimming as my main exercise once Im cleared for workouts. Does anyone have any suggestion as to what Kind of Water exercises I might be able to do since Im not a great swimmer?

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I used to do Water aerobics at a local HS Pool a few times a week. I just started back to exercising in anticipation of getting my surgery in October or November. What I'm doing right now is walking laps in the pool, or using a kickboard to go back and forth. I'm also doing push-ups against the wall of the pool to get some work on my arms, without having to carry all my weight on them. Most gyms and community centers have water exercise classes, so you might look for those.

Last night I did a couple laps with a pool noodle under my arms in order to keep me more buoyant while paddling back and forth.

I used to do Water aerobics at a local HS Pool a few times a week. I just started back to exercising in anticipation of getting my surgery in October or November. What I'm doing right now is walking laps in the pool, or using a kickboard to go back and forth. I'm also doing push-ups against the wall of the pool to get some work on my arms, without having to carry all my weight on them. Most gyms and community centers have water exercise classes, so you might look for those.

Last night I did a couple laps with a pool noodle under my arms in order to keep me more buoyant while paddling back and forth.

Thank You so much for your help. You just gave me awesome tips. I will go to my local salvation army which has a pool and ask about classes. I will start with the walking in the water. Thanks again

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Jogging in the Water is good exercise. All of my kids are competitive swimmers -- one is a lifeguard this year-- and this weekend they taught me to breathe properly while swimming laps. If you can get that down, it will really help. Breathing right makes swimming much more efficient and I can swim for longer periods of time. I was cleared for swimming two weeks post op.

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