Bathing suits
#11
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: northern minnesota
Posts: 2,480
Loved going to the therapy pool here. I have Fibro and also a big problem with plantar facitis They had a group class for people with RA and I loved it. I would also request to do my physical therapy in the pool because of my foot problems making it hard to stand and do other exercises. I don't know if the pool helped me keep weight off but it sure helped me gain strength and with my stretching. There are so many things you can do in the pool and even just doing pool walking helps a great deal as the resistance of walking through the water builds muscles and is so much easier on the joints. I would walk forwards, then backwards, then side to side. We used the pool noodles and floats too. Have fun and try and go the same time each day as you will get to know other folks that way too. See if they have some classes you can join. We had all sorts for the young and athletic and also some for us more mature folks with health issues.
#17
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
Posts: 3,592
I've been wearing Lands End tankini's for at least 15 years. My original reason for buying them was the shorts bottom that they offer. The extra coverage was much more comfortable, even before I needed larger sizes. Just worked a lot better when I was playing with kids on the beach or in a pool. I don't think that any of them wore out in less than 2 or 3 years.
#18
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 3,032
A good suit will cost some money but getting a fit is worth it.
Most mature bodies can’t wear the junk on the rack of a discount store. And I’m not talking about just swim suits either.
i despise trying on clothes in a dressing room but I have to - or it goes back or it’s money waste because I’ll never wear it.
Most mature bodies can’t wear the junk on the rack of a discount store. And I’m not talking about just swim suits either.
i despise trying on clothes in a dressing room but I have to - or it goes back or it’s money waste because I’ll never wear it.
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 660
A very nice 2-piece suit! I had to buy one in 2014 when I was visiting my family in York, PA - they were going to Ocean City, MD. I do not swim - anywhere!!! And I hate just sitting either in the sun or under a cover. I’ve had a few scares with oceans, pools, etc. and just can’t go near them. Buying a suit was very traumatic as it was the end of July and most of suits available on short notice we’re not made for my body!!! But found one at Target - haven’t had it in since, and I’m not sure where I put it🥴🥴🥴. We have a very nice pool with acoustic classes at my senior center but I just cannot bring myself to do even that. Water exercises are really good for everyone!!! I didn’t know that Land’s End had suits - I like the style you found.
Sandy in Mooresville, NC
Sandy in Mooresville, NC