I have signed up for these too classes at the Aquatic Center.

Here's my question......

My trainer wants me to add swimming to my routine since he can't seem to shake me up on his other workouts but I CAN'T SWIM.

Can I get the same benefits of swimming from water aerobics and water walking?


I do want to learn how to swim too but I don't think I will be a strong enough swimmer for the workout he wants as a beginner.

Swimming burns more calories than water aerobics or water walking.

Some of the water exercises that are done in deep water involve wearing a buoy to keep you upright while you exercise, so you may not need to be able to tread water to do them. They burn more calories than exercising in shallow (waist to chest deep) water.

If you feel like your progress has stalled you should look into taking some swimming classes. You could still get a good workout while working your way up to the more advanced stuff.

I wouldn't call myself a great swimmer, I basically just avoid drowning! My daughter challenged me to see if I could tread water for 10 minutes. I didn't have to move very fast but I certainly felt like I had a little bit of a workout when we were done.

Is it strange that I can swim underwater and float but not tread or swim on top of the water? LOL


I don't think my progress is stalled....this man just wants to KILL me.

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Originally posted by DSU's 1st Lady:
Is it strange that I can swim underwater and float but not tread or swim on top of the water? LOL

No, that's not strange. My son is the same way. (Of course, he's seven! )
j/k

We were in the pool today and he just decided he wanted to try to tread in the deep end. He did pretty good too....in between the frantic cries for help! If you can do all that, learning how to tread water and swim won't be that hard. Really!

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I don't think my progress is stalled....this man just wants to KILL me.

Good Luck 1st Lady

I LOVE IT, LOVE IT...LOVE IT. I finished my first class night. My water aerobics class was 45mins and then I did 30mins of water walking. Finished off with 10mins in the hottube.


I feel it everywhere and it FEELS SOOOOOOOOOOO good. LOL Better than sex and chocolate.... ok that's the endorphins kicking in now I take that back.

Signing up for swimming lessons next month.

Good for you!!!

Should I still be smelling clorine a day later?

The smell is starting to make me nauseous.

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Originally posted by DSU's 1st Lady:
Should I still be smelling clorine a day later?

The smell is starting to make me nauseous.

If they just shocked the pool, you MAY, but you're not supposed to.

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Originally posted by DSU's 1st Lady:
Should I still be smelling clorine a day later?

The smell is starting to make me nauseous.

maybe it's those nasty Fiber One bars that have your nose smelling funny scents

Way to go 1st Lady

Ok, where is the Women's Locker room when I need it. I almost had a Janet Jackson "superbowl halftime" experience last night in my class...

I started water aerobics this week. I LOVE it too. Just started and already have to miss class. I have to travel the next three weeks for work. But I ususally swim when I stay in hotels so I can at least do that.

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Originally posted by Carolina Rattler:
I started water aerobics this week. I LOVE it too. Just started and already have to miss class. I have to travel the next three weeks for work. But I ususally swim when I stay in hotels so I can at least do that.

You love it too!!!
Ok, I've had 2 weeks of water aerobics and I am absolutely hooked. I weighed in this morning and loss 5.8lbs for the week. All I did was the water aerobics and stayed "on program" for WW this week.

My goal this week is to get to the gym 3 days and water aerobics 2 days.

So I have been back to water aerobics 2 weeks now..... I am down 10 lbs in 2weeks. I have been using water aerobics and the hot tube as a treat after my workout with my personal trainer.

DSU, have you tried water "jogging"??? WHEW LAWD!!!

I did water aerobics and swimming when I was pregnant.
I had to stop riding my bike--but I needed somethng that was going to keep me in shape while pregnant.

I was very pleased with the results frm the water aerobics.

Maybe once you get comfortable, you can look into swim lessons.
Swimming really burns calories and tigtens you up.

I probably wont start back until late April/May since in Tallahassee all are pools are outdoors even though my class went the entire year. I just couldn't do it. I have been trying to figure out why there are no indoor pools in Tallahasee. We do have some winter cold days.

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Originally posted by Ms MEAC:
DSU, have you tried water "jogging"??? WHEW LAWD!!!

I tried water "jogging" Saturday. Are you suppose to feel like you are going in slow motion?