Speedos snapped on and earplugs pushed in, old folks dip into the local pool for a cardio session on water. And if you happen to catch a glimpse of the jumping jacks and karate kicks or happen to be in the game yourself, then you know how fun it is to see all the wet perms, dripping glasses, and smiling faces.
They just look so happy.
AWESOME!
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19 Comments
July 15, 2009 at 12:14 am
I don’t know what’s more horrifying, old people swimming or your quasi-erotic enjoyment of watching old people swimming.
July 15, 2009 at 6:08 am
What Matthew said.
This one just seems a bit… specific. Perhaps it’s awesome if you are one of the seniors in the pool, but I can’t see there being too many of them reading this blog.
July 15, 2009 at 7:26 am
I can relate to this one. Quite often, when I am on the treadmill in my Gym, I can see the swimming pool from the window. When I see some grandmas trying their best to keep in shape, I am filled with admiration. It is really good to watch them have fun too.
July 15, 2009 at 7:55 am
Is this what you do on the weekends? I can see it now – #721 Seniors water polo, #720 Seniors Backgammon championship, #719 Seniors that can’t see over the steering wheel but still drive, and so on. :)
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July 15, 2009 at 8:39 am
It is nice to see. If you are older and sit home watching TV all day, your butt gets bigger from sitting on it.
July 15, 2009 at 9:12 am
It’s awesome that they’re still vibrant and active. Not sure how awesome it is to watch them tho…
Now if that was the USA women’s swim team or better yet, the women’s beach volleyball players in that pool, that would be awesome to watch.
July 15, 2009 at 9:55 am
I used to lifeguard and actually teach these classes! It was awesome to watch because they always had so much fun with it.
July 15, 2009 at 1:17 pm
One of the rare misses on this blog. Watching seniors do water aerobics is creepy at best.
July 15, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I agree with Martin…..ewwwwwwww!
July 15, 2009 at 8:01 pm
My uncle calls them “bubbies afloat.”
July 16, 2009 at 1:33 am
I think the author meant that it’s great knowing that they are still healthy enough to work out – rather than enjoying the process of “watching” them… lol
I go to our community recreation centre for workouts and cardio cross-training – and it’s so great to see seniors still wanting to stay active and healthy when they reach their age. I’d be proud of myself if I can stay active if/when I get to that age!
July 16, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I guess it all depends on the kind of figurative glasses you’re wearing. Certain lenses – call them short sighted – will get you to focus only on the surface of things. Others – call them far sighted – will let you see the beauty below the surface.
July 17, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Uh, this isn’t awesome. They’re taking up my pool time!
July 26, 2009 at 1:00 am
It’s awesome to see them having fun…
Yay for seniors
August 9, 2009 at 9:17 am
I find this activity to be horrifying. It’s like the special olympics except with 20 times less skin elasticity.
September 2, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I find your enthusiasm endearing.
November 17, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I actually lifeguard at a YMCA and my favorite time to guard is during water aerobics. It’s pretty entertaining and they make me want to get in there with them!
November 30, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Agrees with Alicia. Lifeguards get it. Seniors are hillarious and kind.
December 18, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I currently go to one of those water aerobics classes, and at age 23 I am the youngest there by at least 40 years (Bar the instructor of course!)
The other women there do seem to have so much fun and laughs as they bounce and spash around, and readily include me in their banter and gossip.
Granted, I work in an old folk home so maybe I am just drawn to hanging out with the oldies!
I hope I have their energy at that age :)