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Aquafit - just for older ladies ?

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vxa2 · 25/08/2021 21:43

I am looking for a class I can do in my lunchtime and just about the only class is aquafit. I’m 50 so not exactly young but I am envisaging lots of older ladies in swimming hats and flowery cossies. I need to lose about a stone and I also want something which will help with anxiety. I’m working from home and I have to really force myself to go out - I work full time and am studying too so my days are pretty full and it’s easy to just end up sitting at my desk.
Would love to know what others think of aquafit. Should just make myself go out for a walk for 20 mins each day ?

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CatCup · 25/08/2021 22:01

In my 30s and I enjoy it

saraclara · 25/08/2021 21:59

It depends which session you go to st my pool. Yep, weekday daytime tends to see older people there, but by no means exclusively. Weekends and evening sessions see more younger people and men.

MoonbeamSprinkles · 25/08/2021 21:57

I love aqua fit!

I am a real gym bunny, I’m mid 30’s and do weights, yoga, have a pt and do bootcamps, but my hands down fave is aqua fit.

I love dancing in the water, the music is cheesy but good fun and everyone is so inclusive and friendly.
I always feel like I’m at the best holiday camp (in a good way), or like I’ve had a great night out.

Enjoy!

Lunde · 25/08/2021 21:56

I started going to Aqua fit when I was 26 and still go now that I am almost 60

caz123456 · 25/08/2021 21:53

When I used to go to aquafit I dragged my teenage daughter along and was so surprised to see all age groups there. We loved it and it was hard work! It will be different everywhere but there were teens up to very fit ladies (and men!) in their 70's. Give it a try, you'll probably love it.

turkeyboots · 25/08/2021 21:52

I love aquafit, but there aren't many in my classes under the age of 70. But it is a great class.

serene12 · 25/08/2021 21:49

It’s a myth that aqua is just for older ladies. I started going when I was about fifty, the intensity of the class varies according to the instructor. The exercise is much easier on your joints, we do lunges, squats, sprinting etc. to music. I feel much more toned, since I started and it’s great fun.

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