Oh pshaw, on Mon 11 Sep 2006 05:21:20p, Andy meant to say...

> 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

My boss has been going to water exercise therapy following a torn hamstring
and other damage. It's had an amazing effect on her healing.

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Wayne Boatwright
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Everything in our favor was against us.