Living 50 Plus 2021

posture and can help improve balance.
Many people love to run and that has been their way
of exercise for many years. As they get older, running
can be something that is painful and furthers joint
damage. Aqua aerobics can provide this type of
exercise (if not more) while providing less pain and
more comfortability.
In addition to aqua aerobics, there is also aqua
therapy. The difference between the two is aqua
aerobics is a type of water exercise that can be done
more for fun and a low-impact version of exercising.
Aqua therapy is typically referred by a doctor and
can help with certain injuries that need physical
therapy to help repair and regain full mobility.
Simpson and his team at Perry Pool Services also
provide classes to anyone wanting to become a
CPO (Certified Pool and Spa Operator) to help the
community grow. The license is provided through
the state of Georgia but they teach some of the things
needed in order to obtain a CPO license. “We can
teach you about chemicals and a lot of stuff that’s
on the CPO list so when you take the test, you’ll be a
little familiar with the stuff,” Simpson said.
Perry Pool Services also services Houston Springs
Retirement Community. In that community, they
have become familiar with the aerobics classes that
are done every morning (except Sundays) for some of
the women staying in the community.
The community is made up of people ages 55 and
up, and this particular aerobics class is a group of 30
women and they have their classes from 10 a.m. until
11 a.m., six days a week.
While these classes are only open to people staying
within the community. Water exercises can be done
in any kind of pool and can be beneficial to your
health and happiness. Basic swimming techniques
or even just walking in the pool can be good exercise
for anyone.
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