Nancy Young said...

>
> "MY WORD" > wrote
>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote
>
>>> Helen, I had always heard that water exercise was very beneficial.
>>> I have
>>> to admit that I've never tried it, though.
>>
>> Oh, it is beneficial for keeping you mobile but If I go by the
>> instructor who has been running this class for at least 5 years,
>> every day. It certainly hasn't helped her lose any weight.
>
> As I understand it, while water exercise has many benefits, weight
> loss is not one of them. A quick google on swimming and weight loss
> confirms it's an issue.
>
> nancy


After my ex's knee surgery, as part of her rehab, we got her a water belt
so when she got in the pool she could "water-cycle" while keeping her
above water from her waist up. Worked wonders for the healing process.

Andy