Noodle Time

I have wanted to attend a water aerobics class since I finally started going back to the gym. Well, today I made it.  It was a very educational experience for me.  I am sure not all water aerobics classes are the same, so I can only judge the one class I attend.  I started off on the wrong foot, I got to the pool a little early so I could get some walking in.  About a half hour before the class started these two women got into the lane I was swimming/kicking in and started walking at turtle pace side by side.  They didn’t even bother to ask if I minded sharing let alone have the courtesy to actually share MY lane.  I got to the point that I was going to move lanes and they finally decide to move. 

Once it got closer to class time more old women came in.  Another woman got into my lane but kept up against the wall, not to get in my way.   After another lap or two it was time for class and the one of the two annoying women attempted to be nice and friendly with me, yea, not happening.  I mean I wasn’t rude/mean, but I am not really a social person when I am trying to get my workout on! Class started and the instructor did the normal – “anyone new to water aerobics?”  I raised my hand.  She told everyone we would do a warm-up, then about 20 minutes of cardio and finish off with some toning and stretching.  I knew I wasn’t really in for a GOOD workout, but I was looking for a workout.  I can say that the toning section of the class was one I enjoyed.  I would be shocked if my heart rate even left level 2. 

When all was said and done, my lower body really didn’t like the class – the jumping around in the water was not a wise move.  My core and upper body enjoyed the toning, happily I am going to be sore tomorrow. My heart really hated it, I kept looking over at the lap pool and up at the windows to the second floor wishing I was there and not in the class. 

I would have to say that one thing that would be nice to attend is a water class for injured athletes.  I am not cut out for the pink haired water aerobics class.  I think I will go back to my pool time and try to get back to where I need to be.