added benefit of water excercise for arm/hand

[jmar]

it seems like water excercises have the most benefit for my arm and hand. if i dont get in the water for several days in a row, i can tell a huge difference. so i go about 3 or 4 times a week. i am NOT thrilled about being in a swimming pool, as i have been scared of water my entire life. i did, however, take a couple swimmiing lessons and learned how to float, a MAJOR EVENT for me since i panic if my feet are not touching the bottom or my head goes under the water. and how to correct myself in case i fall in the water. still dont know how to swim, though. but the biggest benefit this week.......i have been going to a weight loss program for a 5 week class. this was the last week. i won the biggest loser prize for that week. then i won the second place biggest loser prize for the entire 5 week class. i like those added benefits for excercising my arm !!
alll because my arm was injured, i learned how to manage in the water without panic, learned to float. lost weight, winning prizes for losing weight, and improving my arm function. WOW i think i am beginning to like water. i usually stay in the pool for at least an hour. sometimes up to 2 /12 hours. not very often do i stay that long, though.

[Carolyn J]

Woot Woot,Joyce! I did similar water stuff before I got a dog 6 yrs ago. Being a few years older now it tires me out to do both 5 walks a day andwarm pool stretching & exerices. I also had fear of water and sank before I taught myself to float with a float device, of course! I'm proud of you. We will do the pool together at Camp in July
Carolyn J
LOBPI/73+

[jmar]

sounds good to me thanks. maybe i will be about 50 or so pounds lighter by then.