Change in exercise program

May 07, 2012

In January I started zumba.  I loved it.  But it was tough on my knees.  I tried wrapping.  Still my knees were giving me trouble.  I knew this was a possibility.  Since it was better than nothing I decided to give water aerobics a try   It is a much better workout than I thought.  And....no knee pain!!!

I went to deep water then shallow water back to back on Saturday for 1 hour and 35 minutes.  Plugging it into the fitness tracker of Sparkpeople I burned as many calories as I do for 1 hour of zumba. Since I think I can be more consistent with the water aerobics this is a good thing.  They offer it on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for 1/2 hour,  Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 50 minutes.  And with open swim each morning and evening I think I can increase my exercise and calories burned. 

Certaining hoping to pick up the weight loss now that I am 11 months post op today  (104 lbs. down).  I would love to be 120 lbs down by my 1 yr. appt. on June 14th but won't be surprised if that doesn't happen. 

I guess I better go buy a couple more bathing suits.  One more in my current size and one more in the next size down!

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