I always slept really well afterwards.
My wife said I should do more stuff like it on a regular basis.
I have a frozen shoulder, painful joints and arthritis. The exercise helped with the pain. It made me more flexible. Mentally, it uplifted me, and I felt better for going. Good chatting with other people, it was an evening out and I looked forward to it.
Swimming helped me to lose inches off my waistline…
and strengthen my core muscles.
We got to know the different instructors who were all very approachable. Each week we built on what we learnt the previous weeks, and sometimes we revisited the basics to ensure that we had the techniques grounded in.
The social side was beneficial as I met other learners and formed a common bond with them.
We would later stop and have a chat when we saw each other out in the community.
Well, as I had never done any formal exercise before, this was a brand-new experience that introduced choices and options I realised I could do at my age. As a result, my fitness and confidence has improved.
Alan’s story is an inspiration to anyone who thinks they are being held back by a long-term condition.
We got to know the different instructors who were all very approachable. Each week we built on what we learnt the previous weeks, and sometimes we revisited the basics to ensure that we had the techniques grounded in.
