Dozens of women over the age of fifty practice water sports, "Aqua Gym", according to the instructions of the coach, who stands outside the water pond, and the tunes of Arab and foreign songs.
Mutual smiles, laughter, sideways, and hugged; Soon the watch ends with enthusiastic applause for the coach, who relieved back and knee pain, and made them feel energetic and energetic.
At the club, Mona Adel, 47, learned that commitment to exercise three times a week is more beneficial on the psychological level than physical, and I discovered through new friendships with women of her age or greater meaning to a woman's life after fifty. And you see the stage of "frightening" progress in life among the most important, most mature and vital stages of life.
Time spending
After retirement age, each woman chooses a way to spend time according to her own circumstances, hobbies and desires.
Swimming is a popular sport since childhood, and it is safe after the age of sixty for Eng. Soheir Badran and the headmaster Najat Mehyar.
And the two friendly neighbors - forty years ago - explained to Al-Jazeera Net that "practicing walking at five thirty in the morning and before going to work for years was a way of life that helped alleviate the daily stress."
Coping with circumstances
Suhair learned from the experience of cancer and recovery from cancer - 25 years ago - that life is beautiful and short, and that a person must adapt to the pros and cons, and take advantage of the calm and tranquility after retirement from work, vigor and activity that he feels in enjoying life and practicing hobbies, and spending leisure time in Useful thing.
Although Najat occupies her time by reading and installing small pieces to form large mural pictures (puzzles), going three days a week with Suhair is an opportunity to devote more to sports and spend beautiful times with other women who are close in age, and then return to the house with a high spirits.
Time Management
Some elderly women are afraid to go to the gym because of the lack of time or because of the fear of society's view.
But Maqboula Al-Hajj Ahmad (65 years old) believes that exercising three days a week for five years has contributed greatly to setting priorities, and has increased her sense of happiness and vigor.
Regarding the position of her seven children and her 11 grandchildren, Maqboula confirms to Al Jazeera Net that "the family feels proud and proud of the mother and grandmother who is keen to spend a useful and healthy time."
Underwater sports
Water sports are practiced under the water, and they are characterized by relieving joint-based pressure caused by the effort made by the muscles by their resistance to water, thanks to the property of floating the body in the water unlike sports with ground movements (walking, running, jumping, etc.), which may cause pain.
Therefore, water sport is considered one of the safest and most effective sports for the elderly and old women, according to coach Saba Al-Shanti from "Fitness One Vega" club.
Aqua sports have several types and shapes that contribute to softening and tightening the body, including: aerobics, zumba, kickboxing, yoga, rhythm swimming, and others.
The "Aqua" sport has witnessed great importance in recent years by women with arthritis, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
Every woman who has orthopedic problems, or suffers from disc, muscle sagging, overweight and obese, is keen on exercising.
feeling happy
Older women take "Aqua" seriously, and their feelings of happiness are reflected in the younger coaches and participants.
On a personal level, trainer Lina Al-Harbawi, 21, learned from older women that a person must be patient, and that leisure is not related to a person's age.
In addition, hearing stories and experiences helps to know more about the best way to deal with the elderly, and to understand their reactions and behaviors.
One of the stories that left an impact on Lina's psyche is the story of an elderly woman with cancer - in an advanced stage - she recently joined the club with the aim of spreading happiness and spending beautiful days with new friends, and optimism that living in a healthy way may help to overcome the disease.
Cases of aging-related illnesses improved after months of safe water sports; Especially after it became an indispensable lifestyle.
Author: Steav