( 4 reviews )
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Posted: Apr 19 2008
Water Exercises for Fibromyalgia: The Gentle Way to Relax And Reduce Pain I bought this book for different ideas to add to the ones already given to my program by my physical therapist. I absolutely love this book. It explains why you do certain exercises and what muscle groups you are working on. It also explains why you want to work out the opposite muscle groups, and then it gives you the exercises. It also has equipment suggestions and much more. I think that this book is a must for beginners and people who have been doing water exercises for a while as a refresher. Michelle
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Posted: Sep 6 2007
I am just beginning warm water therapy, and this book is near perfect for me. The author discusses: Basics of Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Exercise with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Safety Equipment ... Preparing to Exercise Warm-Ups Flexibility and Range of Motion Stretches Aerobic Exercises Strength Training Exercises Cool Downs Complete Plans etc. All with clear photos describing the various motions in a particular exercise. Comprehensive and very easy to follow. Had I read this book before I started my warm water therapy, I would have warmed up a bit more, brought a jogging belt and water shoes, and stretched out more at the end. Now, if it just came with waterproof cards that I could take with me on a ring to the pool, it would be perfect!! As for there being nothing new, well, I figure, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," and "Why mess with a good thing?" These exercises look promising to me. Why would I want to keep looking for something else? :-)
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( 0 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jun 26 2007
I was dissapointed with this book, because it was all things I already know....nothing new or different. I have been doing water exercise for many years, so maybe it was an unfair expectation. It might be good for some one just starting.
