Water Aerobics question

tdallison
on 10/16/13 4:25 am - TX

VSG on 08/26/13

I joined the local gym last week and have attended some water aerobic classes that are about an hour long and I love them! Is this a good choice as far as exercise? I have a bad knee and my hips hurt frequently, hoping the more weight I lose the better those will get. I have tried the bike and lifting some weights (except those that hurt my knee) and those are okay but the treadmill kills my knee and hips so I try to take 15 minute breaks at work and walk around the hospital that I work at . I really love the water aerobics though and was thinking of doing this 3 or 4 days a week (only classes available) and the other days using the bike and/or weights. Any advice on this?

Toni Dallison

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Phil. 4:13

Sandy M.
on 10/16/13 5:01 am - Detroit Lakes, MN

Revision on 05/08/13

I think it's a great exercise and easy on the joints as well! Good for you!

Height 5'4" HW:223 Lap band 2006, revised to Sleeve 5/8/2013, SW:196

tdallison
on 10/16/13 7:24 am - TX

VSG on 08/26/13

Thanks sandy!

Toni Dallison

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Phil. 4:13

SophieNJ
on 10/16/13 5:02 am - Parsippany, NJ

VSG on 03/05/13

I don't think you could have chosen a better way to exercise!! Then again, I'm very partial to water exercising :) You won't feel the weight on your knees or hips, but do be careful to not over extend any limbs....do with what's comfortable for you. I can't make it on days they have the classes, so i just walk/jog back and forth the length of the pool for about 35-45 mins...keeping my arms and legs going, doing jumping jacks now and then, etc.

good luck on your new life! congrats!

Sophie

HW 275 SW 246 CW 162.5 GW 150 ( 5'1" Over 1 1/2 inch lost in the last few yrs! LOL) lost 50 lbs on my own, stable for 3 yrs, gained back 21 during year b4 surgery.

tdallison
on 10/16/13 7:26 am - TX

VSG on 08/26/13

I have been going a little early and walking about 15 minutes in water before class starts figured every bit helps

Toni Dallison

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Phil. 4:13

Terry H.
on 10/16/13 7:07 am

VSG on 10/10/11

Water Aerobics was my number one exercise through weight loss...still is now if you don't count just being way more active. Great caloric burn. Great overall body workout. Can't recommend highly enough.

HW 420 SW 369 Pre-Op -51 lbs; M1-19;M2-15;M3-14;M4 -14;M5-13; M6- 14;M7-14;M8-10;M9-11;M10-11;M11-9;M12-7;M13-7;M14-5; M15-7; M16-8. M17-3. M18-6; M19-5. Goal of 200 (220 Lost) Reached Month 15. Goal of 180 (240 lost) reached at 18 months 10 days on 4/.20/13. 57% body weight lost@180. Now on maintenance. Low weight 169.