I have applied for my 2-year complimentary CSC membership simply because I wanted to sign up for the aqua aerobics class. This is the ONLY exercise that I can and is interested in doing since I have sprained my ankle doing step aerobics. Unfortunately, I missed the deadline for signing up and will have to wait for the next round. Nevertheless, I decided to make full use of my membership benefits, which included access to the pool. I haven’t swam for nearly 2 years, I think. Going straight to the lap pool was a BIG mistake, especially since I’m short and haven’t swam or done any exercise for some time. My stamina is at an all time low. This means getting breathless easily; not a comfortable feeling when you are in the water and can keep your entire head above the water easily. I’m only a couple of centimeters taller than the pool depth of 1.5m and sucks at treading in the water. I managed to make it to the other end of the pool but to my horror – the pool has a consistent depth of 1.5m! There is no where I can stand without having only the crown of my head above the water and rest unless I hang on to the ladder! I just drown-proofed at the side of the pool for a long time, frequently going back into the water because I was too tired to keep my head above the water. It’s kinda like taking deep long breaths so I did rest for a while before going for another 7 laps, with plenty of rest between each lap of course! Really, I should have gone for the wading pool first.
Just another Leo 