Before I had my left hip replaced a year ago, I could barely walk with a cane due to hip and knee pain. After my surgery, I did my physical therapy exercises, but still lacked muscle mass, core strength and mobility. I also had significant knee pain. I began to attend water exercise classes regularly late last summer.
Since I started exercising three times a week in the water, I lost 10 pounds and gained muscle and core strength. In late February I began adding deep water running for 30 minutes to my water aerobics classes. I have lost an a
dditional 5 pounds, and slimmed my legs and midriff enough that my husband has noticed!
dditional 5 pounds, and slimmed my legs and midriff enough that my husband has noticed!I also have regained full range of motion in my hips and experience almost no knee pain, thanks to water exercise classes and deep water running. I may not be able to run on the ground, but I love the feeling of running in the water.
Kate Vedder