This is not me. But it will be me in three to four more yoga sessions (and plastic surgery, an 800 calorie a day diet, and surgical removal of a rib or two).
Note her jangly bikini, this is the swimwear version of the jangly hip-scarf. I went back to the NIA class and loved it even more the second time. Less spinning = less falling. Much better.
I also discovered a new class that was lots and lots of fun. Well, much more fun that having ribs removed, anyway. It is called Aqua Zumba and it is basically Latin dancing in the pool. I am a summer/beach/flip-flop kind of girl, so I heart me some water time on a sunny day. An added bonus is that when you trip in the pool, the water catches you. No falling over! AHA! I think I am on to something here.
An added, added bonus of this class was that because water exercise caters to the Golden Girl set, I was the youngest one there by at least three decades, and therefore felt very vibrant and spry. I don't normally like to brag, but no bunions here ladies! Eat your hearts out.
Now if you'll excuse me, Betty, Rose, and Hazel (my new swim friends!) are waiting for me to head to the mall with them. They promised to help me pick out a pink flower petal swim cap and some nose plugs for next week's class. They are all the rage amongst us water aerobicizers.
I also discovered a new class that was lots and lots of fun. Well, much more fun that having ribs removed, anyway. It is called Aqua Zumba and it is basically Latin dancing in the pool. I am a summer/beach/flip-flop kind of girl, so I heart me some water time on a sunny day. An added bonus is that when you trip in the pool, the water catches you. No falling over! AHA! I think I am on to something here.
An added, added bonus of this class was that because water exercise caters to the Golden Girl set, I was the youngest one there by at least three decades, and therefore felt very vibrant and spry. I don't normally like to brag, but no bunions here ladies! Eat your hearts out.
Now if you'll excuse me, Betty, Rose, and Hazel (my new swim friends!) are waiting for me to head to the mall with them. They promised to help me pick out a pink flower petal swim cap and some nose plugs for next week's class. They are all the rage amongst us water aerobicizers.
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Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the Friday morning cheer! I smiled and even chuckled through your post.
Have a great weekend :)
oxoxox
Denalee
Hee hee! I exercise with a group of older ladies, too! Isn't it great? (Although it isn't so great when they appear to be in better shape than I am)
To quote two points from The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook in the "How to Fend Off a Shark" section (pp. 46-49):
1. "Try not to wear shiny jewelry, because the reflected light resembles the sheen of fish scales."
2. "...avoid showing any uneven tan lines or wearing brightly colored clothing--sharks see contrast particularly well."
I know you're in a pool, but you can never be too careful, and that jangly bikini is just asking for trouble with a capital "SHARK."
And surely this advice applies to jangly swim caps, too. (I myself prefer a white swim cap with daisies.)
Girl--that's TOTALLY why I love water aerobics!!! Those seasoned gals make me feel fabulous!!!!
(Until I see how they can totally school me in the exercise department. Then I sort of dislike their pity!)
Sounds like lots of fun!!!
That is fantastic!!! I'm encouraged to give the pool another try ... Rehab Girl has been wanting me to give in the pool and I was somewhat hesitant. Hearing you describe your experience - is inspiring. Have a great week-end my friend!
Hehehe. This reminds me of when my dad joined a water aerobics class and it turned out to be all ladies and they were like sharks around fresh meat with him. It was quite comical to hear him tell about all the flirting those Golden Girls like to do.
Next time, please ask for my permission before using my photo. Thanks!
Aqua zumba sounds brilliant :)
That sounds like fun. I've heard the zumba is a blast, and I'm sure adding rum...I mean, water, would make it all the better.
Anything that involves time in the water is thumbs up with me--have fun with that.
i am ready to look like a mermaid, too!!!!!! seriously, i had little mermaid sheets when i was 6-8 years old and prayed God would turn me into a mermaid.
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