After some research, I learned that water workouts, whether swimming or aerobics, were the perfect fit, as they would allow me to still get the benefits of exercise without putting pressure on the damaged parts of my body.
I needed something else for both my physical and mental health.
I couldn't believe that the only form of exercise that I could do was walking around my block. Trust me you do not want to jump around on a hardwood floor with a pelvic prolapse.īut I couldn't stay still. Yoga, which was my go-to method for exercise and relaxation, was now off the table, as were certain weight lifting regiments and even Zumba. Unable to stand for long periods of time or lift anything heavier than 20 pounds, it now felt like my body was failing me. It's not fatal by any means, but it is frustrating, as it limits my mobility and the types of exercises I can do. I have pelvic prolapseĪbout a year into the pandemic, I was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse - which is about as fun as it sounds - and a few months after that, it was determined that I have a type of hypermobility syndrome. In the past year that I've been going, I've found joy and camaraderie in this pool and have even managed to get some exercise along the way. Once in the pool, I spend 45 glorious minutes splishing and splashing with foam weights, surrounded by a group of women and one man, most of them 20 to 40 years older than me.Īt 43, I'm considered the baby of the class. It often indicates a user profile.Įvery Tuesday and Thursday morning, I stuff myself into an adorable two-piece bathing suit - some days it's cheetah or flamingo print, on others I rock neon colors - and after dropping my teen off at school, I head to the local YMCA for my beloved water aerobics class. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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