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Health
COMFORT LEVEL /
CLEARANCE
Before you begin, Vickers advises you check
in with your doctor.
" Especially if you've had a surgery or you
have an incision - you probably shouldn't
be getting into the water without 100%
clearance from your doctor, " she said. " Generally, water is the
gentlest way to start exercising, but you need to make sure
you're safe. Honestly, getting in and out of the pool can be the
hardest part, especially if you're dealing with an injury or a
strained muscle. "
For those who can't wait for a class to dive in, Vickers suggests
GENERALLY, WATER
IS THE GENTLEST WAY
TO START EXERCISING,
BUT YOU NEED TO MAKE
SURE YOU'RE SAFE.
- Dr. Ashle y Vick ers
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you tune in to your comfort level. " I would always start in the
lightest way possible, " she said. " To take the most weight off of
your joints, you want to be (submerged at) chest level. Walking
in the water is probably the easiest thing to start, but do some
functional exercises. Maybe bring your knees up like you're
marching, which can simulate the same muscles you use for
walking or climbing stairs. You can hold onto the side of the pool
and lift up onto your toes - get your calf muscles engaged, kick
your legs back and out to the side. "
Water workouts offer the benefit of resistance as you work
against the water, she notes. But when your movements become
easy, Vickers suggests adding water weights to your workout.
However you choose to splash and play below the surface, be
mindful of your movements and how you feel at all times.
" Light and gentle, " Vickers said. " Make sure you can move
through your motions without pain. You never want to do
anything that causes you pain. "

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