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@dorma
Empathy big time.
My wife is a non exerciser and I have to sweet talk her to our pool. Once in there she says, "ow wow this feels good." I just have her float on a noodle and just move around.

I am 78 and every bone and joint hurts. In the water instant relief. This is what I hear from 90% of the users.

Many of our residents don't do water aerobics just walk. Others just float on a noodle. I know it is hard but try once and if it is not worth it then you have answered the question.

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dorma | @dorma | 4 days ago

Thank you for your encouragement. I just need to push myself I guess.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | 3 days ago

Thanks jc.

I'm 70 and have had both big toes fused, both knees replaced, one hip replaced, and I'm scheduled for a shoulder replacement in August. Osteoarthritis, the inherited variety.

With my shoulder hurting, I can't swim freestyle (no overhead arm movement). I'm still in the gym everyday, mostly on a spin bike, I love it. But just getting in the water, as you note, is great for achy joints. My past joint replacements have gone well because I made myself an active participant in my recovery, if you take my meaning!

Thank you jc.

Joe

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