Swimming Is Cool
Weekly swimming at the local pool and it is always with tons of elderly. All you need is vodka and you've got yourself a party.
As I mentioned earlier, I've been swimming every weekend. Swimming is the best exercise as gravity is not working against me. I usually see the same patrons at the pool and they are usually all senior citizens. It is cute to watch them, because they have their own social circles and cliques and it feels like a Cheers (wet)bar where 'hellos', 'you made it' are exchanged. I am usually the youngest.
It is cool to be able to do all sorts of leg tricks that I can't outside like, lifting me leg and walking without the assistance of Clarice II, George, Charlie or Rolly (Kamjam mobility team; cane, braces, chair).
Plus, in the pool I am able to karate kick Jason ;). I can do flips underwater, too. It feels wonderful to be able to walk in the water and in a way nostalgic. I am visiting my past and it is nice. I definitely feel better and more energetic after the fact. If you are a patient, I highly recommend you hop on board the swimming train. Check out your local schools, as they may have special time slots for seniors/disabled and much cheaper than your YMCA. The local pool I visit is a warm pool, so it's very easy on the body.