"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> "MY WORD" > wrote
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>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote
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>>> 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.
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> 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
>
That's what I thought Nancy. I do it to keep my joints mobile because I
have severe arthritis as well as FMS.

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