The "Chorus Line
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of McComb, Mississippi |
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We met 3 times each week, year round, at the
local health club indoor heated pool for water therapy.
Madeline D was our fearless leader!
Members of our group suffer from several forms of arthritis, joint
replacements, back surgery, lung surgery and various other health ailments. |
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Our sessions began with a warm up pool walk.
This is where we walked the length of the pool two rounds.
The pool is 25 meters long and 4' deep. |
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The next step was to form our "Chorus Line" at the
ropes. At the ropes we began with leg stretches.
Right leg first, to the front, then to the side and then to the
back. Stretch to the count of 12 in each direction.
"Bring it up, kick it out and STRETCH, STRETCH, STRETCH!"
<--- that's me on the right end! |
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Don't forget to:
- Stand up straight
- Suck that belly in
- Tuck that butt under
- Chin up
- BREATHE!
- STRETCH
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Upper body needs a workout too! Arms above head, spread
legs and stretch to the right side 12 times, then to the left side 12 times.
Stretch to the front, and then to the back 12 times each. |
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Notice the poor fella in the workout room, gettin' all
sweaty while we stayed cool in the pool! Grin and bear it!
This one is hard on my shoulders and upper arms..... and if you do it
right, you can feel the stretch all the way down to your toes!
<----- That's me, Linda Bowser! |
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Some were short and found it necessary to stand on tip toes! |
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Two empty plastic bleach jugs, with the caps on tightly,
made great
floatation aids in the pool. These are especially good if you happen to be short. |
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An onlooker, deciding that she will join us next week! Notice the
foam NOODLES on the edge of the pool. These were designed for kids in the pool but
we found them to be great floatation aids for us.
Most of us weren't swimmers and barely got our hair wet! |
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Notice the wonderful set of handicapped steps we were able to use. I
was told that the group raised the $2,000 to purchase these steps for the pool,
several years ago. |
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Our leader, Madeline Dick is retired from the Pike County Civil
Defense. Without her leadership, I would be staying home! |
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Showing some other types of floatation devices that can be used in the
water. |
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When you are finished with your pool workout you can relax in the HOT TUB! Notice
that even here there is a sturdy hand rail to aid in getting in
and out of the hot tub. |
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Jessica and Linda enjoyed the hot tub after a workout in the pool. |
