Invest In Wet

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People at the gym get to know each other. People working out in the pool really get to know each other. My SIL once said there is a common bond created by the water that makes us close. I think this is a profound and true statement. We come to know each other, each other’s schedules, and how each person works out, whether that’s lap swimming, water aerobics class, pool volleyball, exercise on your own, or something else. We also miss each other when we’ve been absent for a while.

I am often asked by others how I “make” myself come to the pool and work out 5 days a week. That always strikes me as funny. I’m a type A, former alcoholic, with strong habit-forming tendencies. I always explain that the pool is “just the best addiction I’ve ever had.” It’s my Happy Hour (or hours), it’s a time for some social interaction, and I am totally addicted.

I’ll tell ya’ what else I’m addicted to:

• I’m hooked on having firm biceps – no grandma underarms here, no bat wings. 
• I’m dependent on the endorphins, the “high” I get from working out.
• I love the fact that the muscles in my legs, abdomen, and chest are all strong. 
• My stamina makes me smile. 
• And the friendships I’ve made at the pool are priceless. 

All of these things keep me coming back.

That may not be enough for some people. How about this? 

• It helps me maintain my weight.  
• I sleep better at night. 
• My stress from the day is gone after a good workout.
• And if I need to go back to work after the workout, my attitude is 100% better.

Still not enough for you? How about your health. Yes, the health aspect. You know, your current habits. You may still be doing the regular Happy Hour thing (which is fine, this is a judgment-free zone), or you’re working hard all day and night without a break; either in Corporate America, doing your own business thing, and/or chasing the kids and their schedules.

…and, when the day is finally freakin’ over, all you want is the couch, some potato chips or cookies, and the TV.

I get it, I hear you. You’ve had enough of this day’s fun, leave me alone about exercising.

Question: When’s the last time you felt good about your life, your health, you??

I would ask when’s the last time you did something good for you, but that question is over-asked and I’m not sure ever answered.

I mentioned I’m a Type A. Yep, being a workaholic helped me become an alcoholic, and trust me the workaholic/alcoholic combo isn’t a solution to any problem. It’s just a run-away, an attempted escape from a prison if not built by yourself then at least maintained by you. No matter whether you built your prison out of wine bottles or cupcakes, you’re still the only one who can come up with the key. I don’t want to go into addiction and rehab here, I will just say prayer and a relationship with God have a lot to do with any release from any addiction. Now, on to forming a key.

As with any investment, the key is don’t sell your investment (yourself) short. Open up to possibilities!

There are all kinds of different designs to your escape from a life with no exercise. The first step, though, is to get moving. I don’t care whether you walk, work out in the gym, run, or go horseback riding for that matter – just do what gets you moving. Remember that if you’re moving, you’re lapping everyone else on the couch. 

But I’m a water puppy and prefer the water. I think you might be a water puppy too, and I want to help you to invest in wet.

How, you say?

1.  Check out local YMCA’s, Fitness Clubs, and expanded gyms. Google “Fitness Facility Near Me With Pool.
2. Choose one that’s convenient for you.
3. Call them and arrange for a tour.
4. Join.
5. Schedule your time. That’s right, put it on your calendar, on the kids’ calendar, on your partner’s calendar, make it a priority. Invest in getting Wet.
6. SHOW UP. You can’t start unless you begin. Go to the pool you just signed on for and are probably paying for. Get a class schedule. Try different classes and see which one works for you. Or, work with an instructor one on one to develop a workout tailored for you. Or do both!
7. Become a frequent visitor, coming regularly at least a couple of times a week to start with. Get to know the facility and start introducing yourself to the staff and other members. You are probably making friends for life with these connections.

I know you want to feel good. When you feel good, you look good. And nothing looks better than a strong investment in you and your health.

See ya’ in the water!

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