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| Kari Richie |
By Kari Richie
Springmoor Health and Fitness Director
Swimming is not just for
kids or vacationers at the beach. You can find Springmoor residents in the pool
Monday through Saturday as they faithfully participate in water exercise. The residents
are unique – ranging in age from 77 to 96—and living with various health conditions—ranging
from arthritis and osteoporosis to hypertension and spinal stenosis and joint replacements; but
they have one thing in common – they love to exercise in the water!
As Springmoor’s Health &
Fitness Director, why do I encourage residents to participate in water
exercise? Five reasons:
