Because of my old lady sciatic issues, I can no longer go to my exercise class. Without a class I easily become a slug. Sure I bike daily but what is my upper body doing? Right now the weather is damp and getting cold and it is not pleasant to bike outside any longer.
It has been recommended to me to take water aerobic classes. I actually live 6 miles from an aquatic center and I have done swimming in a therapy pool also close to my home. So what is my problem?
1. The Hair
There does not exist a bathing cap that actually keeps hair dry. I do not have wash and wear hair. I have thick, curly, wild, not easily tamed hair. I can’t even fit my hair into some swim caps! So this means that if I get my head wet, I have to wash my hair, dry it, put it in hot rollers and then flat iron it.
2. The Swim Suit
Not happening. I do not have a swimsuit that I can actually exercise while wearing and continue to offer some modesty! I have a shorts and sports bra ensemble that works as well as can be hoped for.
3. The Shaving
Even wearing my shorts, they ride up while in the water and I really have to have legs shaved all the way up! I am a brunette!
4. The Smell of Chlorine
I cannot stand the smell of chlorine on my skin. I have to shower it off well. The time in the shower, washing the body and the hair is equal to the time spent in the pool. Add in travel time and I am out close to 3 hours!
Can you see my dilemma? I can try not to get my hair wet but the back of the neck hair will get that chlorine smell. Who has ideas for me? I need suggestions!
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There are products you can use that can take away the smell of chlorine. they're specially formulated to do the trick so you won't smell like chlorine. I have perfectly straight hair and look much better after washing and using a hot air brush, but I wouldn't want to do that everY single day anyway so I just fix it a bit with a curling iron between washings. I never thought I'd be up for this, but after a year of doing water aerobics almost every day at 8 a.m., I love it! More friends, more energy, better blood pressure and way more toned!
April 15, 2013 - 8:21pmThis Comment
Thanks Susan! I think I will have to just suck it up and go for the plunge. If I just would win the lottery, then I could have my very own pool!
December 16, 2012 - 3:40pmHi Haralee!
I did deep water aerobics for years!
Tips: I am also a curley headed one: I just sucked it up and conditioned in the shower afterward and let the curls lay where they wished! I bet your hair is so much nicer than you think !
The swimsuit - wear a swimdress; there are tons of them out there.
The shaving - I only have to shave below the knee in terms of legs and other body parts I had lasered off permanently. That may seem drastic but just shave your legs twice a week. It'll take you less than 6-7 mins twice a week - well worth it. Oh and always shave with conditioner, never shave gel. You won't get nicks and cuts and your legs will feel great. Always shave when you've been in a warm shower at least 5 mins.
The chlorine - yes, I smell like chlorine for hours after, even though I use a scented moisturizer all over after the shower! At least you smell clean, right?!
But it mightn't be worth it for a 3 hour commute, workout and clean up. That's a long time!
Find somewhere closer or try something else that you would also enjoy. I kind of like the smell of chlorine, by the way!
Susan
November 28, 2012 - 2:57pm