A couple of years ago I got hurt and had to stop my usual workout. I got turned onto deep water running during that period and it was a surprise how effective it is. Usually I don't think much of water aerobics, no offense to anyone who likes them, I just don't. Swimming is pretty good but when I do it in a pool I always end up getting cold and for some reason I end up eating more than I planned so it's okay for exercise a couple of times a week, but not something I would do every day. Except of course in the summer when I can do it in the ocean. Or at least I could when I lived near an ocean. Anyway I found deep water running to be more of a cardio workout than I imagined it would be. You can get your heart pumping and it's quite low impact. I took to it like a duck to water so to speak and I'm really quite good at it. I'm quite buoyant so no problem staying upright in the water. It's simply running in water that is deep enough so your feet don't touch bottom. I have been having a bit of trouble with my knee and stairs lately so I've decided to go back to this fairly impact free but challenging workout starting tomorrow. Or maybe Monday. I might just do a little walking tomorrow and rest. But Monday for sure. Wish me luck.
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