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Our YMCA doesn't have a heated pool. I couldn't afford the fees anyway. But! Ask your doctor about places with heated pools. He/She may have an idea for you. I didn't even know there was such, until mine offered something to me. He told me I am not to walk more than 15 minutes at a time, no gym with weights, no yoga (which I did try), and just no extensive exercise at all. My body won't handle it. He suggested 'senior' water aerobics at the hospital wellness center. They only take doctor referred patients. Like I said- I didn't even know there was such. So, I go (well, I try, weather permitting cause I have to drive 45 min. one way) two to three times a week. They waived the $15 entry fee, and the cost is only $2 a time. You only pay each month for the times that you actually get to go. The water is 92 degrees and is truly wonderful!  The reason I have to go to the 'senior' class is because the class for the older people isn't quite as intense. They have arthritis classes as well. I always joke around... there are 90 year old people in my class that can do circles around me. It is fun though. And there are some younger people in the class, they're not all actually 'seniors'. I guess each doctor's opinion on exercise is different. So be sure to ask yours. "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place." ~Unknown |
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