Splashin' with Seniors

Water aerobics started up again for me last night. I love water and love getting exercise in water. I don't understand why it attracts such an older crowd, at least in my continuing ed class -- I'm by far the youngest in the class, at 39. I think most of the women are in their 60's and 70's. Oh well. I find them to be an inspiration. I want to be splashing around & laughing when I'm 70 too!

Some of them know each other well; I guess from taking this class for years and through various senior activities in our town. There was a lot of talk of an ice-skating outing, where one of the women bruised herself helping another who was falling. I started chatting with one of the skating women, and learned where and when they go. I've never mastered ice-skating, and I was impressed that this woman goes twice a week. She said it's all "old fogeys" who go there. She mentioned an 83-year old man who's a speed skater, who skates there too. OK, I feel like quite a wimp. 83 years old, and speed skating!?

The next time I have trouble getting up and out to exercise, I think I'll remember that there's an old man who goes speed skating at least twice a week. If I want to be a healthy old fogey, I'd better start now!

Comments

[Muppet]

Wow. That's really commendable, that they're so old and fit. I always thought water aerobics would be fun, since I love being in the pool, but I've never had the chance to try it.

[elle]

argh! I read this post last night, right after I got home from work extra early because I blew off going to the gym. :)

[Marie]

Hi Muppet,
I don't know that I'd necessarily call them "fit," but I will say that I feel very comforable there! :-) Just the fact that they'll go out on a snowy winter night to do this is so cool.

Elle,
I have a hard time getting motivated to go somewhere to exercise in the winter. Maybe the same for you? It's much more snuggly to just go (or stay) home!!

[Jody Halsted]

Water aerobics attracts older people because you get resistence in water and it is easy on those old joints. Not sure I even have the guts to get in a swimsuit in front of anyone, let alone the older ladies. Kudos to you.