We Got Into a Water Exercise Class at the YMCA
@BelleStarr (61101)
United States
July 30, 2020 9:47am CST
Before we left for Florida, we were in a water exercise class 3 times a week. We have been in it for years. Of course, when we came back, the pandemic was in full force and the small warm pool at the YMCA was closed.
My friend got into a class in the large cool pool but the class would be too hard for Al. Yesterday my friend called me to say she had just gotten into a class on the small pool with our regular teacher. We used to have up to 24 people in our class, now only 7 are allowed.
By the time I logged in the class was full. However, there is another class on Thursday. It is a different teacher but it is in the small pool and will have only 7 people.
We have been doing exercise at home using Youtube but Al needs more. His Parkinson's is getting worse and we need to nip this in the bud, exercise is the best weapon we have to fight the disease.
Lots of safety things are in affect for our protection.
This photo isn't the Y pool it is our pool in Florida.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
31 Jul 20
It is and no danger of falling and getting hurt which is a big deal for Al.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
30 Jul 20
Yes it is safer no fall danger and we still get to exercise
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@moffittjc (122453)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Aug 20
I'm glad you were able to get enrolled in a class. Are both you and Al in the class, or is it just him?
I agree that exercise is one of our best fights against so many diseases, including Parkinson's.
I hope the class is enjoyable with your new teacher.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
9 Aug 20
We both got in and yes we enjoyed the new teacher, we actually know her from being in our other class.
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@moffittjc (122453)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Aug 20
@BelleStarr That's nice that you both got to take the class together, and that you enjoyed your new instructor. Keep up the good work, as swimming is a great form of exercise and very therapeutic.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
30 Jul 20
Yes they are doing everything right so we should be safe
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
31 Jul 20
@DianneN that is perfect and getting out of Manhattan this summer is a good idea
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Jul 20
@BelleStarr 
My son and his family joined a pool club in NJ near his house. I don't know if I mentioned that they bought one, since the kids have no camp this summer. They still have their co-op in NY. Hardly anyone goes there and guidelines are followed by the few who do show up - thank goodness.
My son and his family joined a pool club in NJ near his house. I don't know if I mentioned that they bought one, since the kids have no camp this summer. They still have their co-op in NY. Hardly anyone goes there and guidelines are followed by the few who do show up - thank goodness.1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
31 Jul 20
@just4him if we enjoy it I will sure try
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
30 Jul 20
Starts next week and actually it is 5 weeks so it should be good for us.
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@just4him (318891)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Jul 20
@BelleStarr That's wonderful it's for five weeks. I hope you can sign up for another class to keep going after the five weeks.
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@Butterfingers (66604)
• India
30 Jul 20
They are still closed in India. Take care
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 Aug 20
They opened gyms with strict rules and so far it is working great
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@snowy22315 (184351)
• United States
1 Aug 20
I hope you both can get the exercise you need.
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@rebelann (113177)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Aug 20
My heart goes out to you @BelleStarr a friend of mine has a friend who lost her husband to that horrible disease, I met him 6 months before he passed. I remember how sad his wife always looked. I think he was about 73 or so when he passed. Gloria is still kicking but all those years caring for him left her skinny as a rail.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 Aug 20
We have lived with the Parkinson’s for 8 years, it is an awful disease
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 Aug 20
Yes even if our class is small it should be effective
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
31 Jul 20
I hope so he sure needs it and so do I.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
4 Aug 20
@BelleStarr I hope it helps him. That way he can get exercise without it being too much on his body.
@Tampa_girl7 (51133)
• United States
30 Jul 20
I love exercising in the water too.
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@Tampa_girl7 (51133)
• United States
2 Aug 20
@BelleStarr I miss getting in the pool. Maybe next summer.
@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
2 Aug 20
@BelleStarr I'm sure you will, that is the best way for us older folks to exercise, with me it wouldn't be too good because if I would fall I would drown.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
31 Jul 20
Yes they are very serious about keeping members safe, they want to remain open and in CT we have very low rates of contagion.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
31 Jul 20
@BelleStarr
Does Al do Tai Chi? So what do you do in the class? I have heard of it, but, do not know what they do. Nice pool you go to in Florida.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
2 Aug 20
It depends on the teacher, some use equipment like noodles and weights and others just have us do a simple exercises and lots of walking. And no Al doesn't do Tai Ci but I have been thinking about joining a class with him or doing it online.
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@pandeydeependra (611)
• India
30 Jul 20
Water excercise is enjoyable, but is very expensive
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
2 Aug 20
Thank you, I am very glad as well.It is important to our health.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 Aug 20
Thank you yes hopefully it will be a class we enjoy!!
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@Marilynda1225 (83546)
• United States
30 Jul 20
You really lucked out getting into the class on Thursdays. Hope it helps Al get the exercise he needs (and you too)
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
2 Aug 20
Yes I feel lucky with only 7 people getting into the class. I guess many people are not ready to go back to the pool/
@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
31 Jul 20
So glad you are able to resume water exercises. I would like to do water exercise (doing laps) but there is not a pool close to me and buses make it hard with their limited service because of the virus. I would love to find one that purifies some other way besides chlorine as it is not good for the skin
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@LindaOHio (183852)
• United States
31 Jul 20
I'm so glad you and Al got into a class. I hope it helps him. Have a great Friday.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 Aug 20
Thanks I hope so too it is so hard seeing him fail
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