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BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

Water Aerobics?

Kelly · Hermes

I've never done it myself, but I think it can substitute. It's just popular with older people who don't want to aggravate arthritis, etc. because it's gentle on joints

NCshopper · Hermes

I've done it before and at the gym I went to, my mom and I were the only people in the class under 75. I remember thinking I was getting an okay workout, and it probably could have been a lot harder if the class was aimed at younger people, but it just wasn't for me.

kealoha · Kate Spade

I've taken it in the past @ the Y & loved it. I attended classes in the morning & evening which had a variety of ages in both. I took it as a method of physical therapy after my knee surgery & found that it was a great overall workout & continued to take classes until I left Hawaii.

I definitely think the instructor has a lot to do with it. If you've got a class predominantly filled with seniors, the pace tends to be slower. However, one of the classes I attended was comprised of women of all ages which was a great change-up in my routine.

I'd take a class & see how you like it. Talk to the staff & ask who has a more therapy-based class compared to the fitness-based class.

Good luck!

kittenheels · Coach

your post piqued my interest. I ran x-country in high school and did water aerobics to help when I had knee and hamstring injuries. It's definitely fun - I thought it was hard because it was different - but I think it would definitely be a good addition to work outs!