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Wow ! Thanks- Im only in my mid 30s but I had back surgery a few years ago so I wont be running anywhere and my joints arent fit for any marathons but- and I hope noone pulls my man card for this- Ive been really getting into water aerobics- especially in the  therapeautic heated pool- It has done wonders for me and its how I get the majority of my exercise- Not sure if thats optimal but its been working for me so far !!! LOL 

 That's great!  I had great success when I could walk in a warm water pool.  Unfortunately, the gym kicked me out because I fell twice in one week in their parking lot even though I do use a rollator.  I fell just getting it out of my trunk.  I tried the YMCA, but they use a different chemical treatment of their water and I'm alergic to it.  NJ law doesn't allow you in a pool if you have a rash or open wounds.  I agree with that but I couldn't get the exercise I need.  I really miss that walk in the water.  That's all I was doing.  The private gym had a 4 ft deep therapy pool that was kept at 90 degrees.  The regular pool was 86 degrees and that's just too cool for me.  I feel cool/cold most of the time but I feel it more in water.

So, I see nothing wrong with aquatherapy.  I just remember that when T. O. had a show, he used to do several exercise in his pool.  And, when Donovan McNabb was QB in Philly, he had a house with an indoor pool and used it extensively.

 Hey Mark,
Welcome to the Men's Forum and you've come to the right place.   When I first started exercising I couldn't do more than 5 minutes on the elliptical before I thought I was going to die.  I increased slowly and can now do 60 minutes like a breeze and then go do some weight training.  Its a great trip your now on.  Hold on to your hat and enjoy the ride!!
Enjoy!