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We are nearing the end of our ten week wellness challenge with the Iowa Food and Family Project,  unfortunatly not without an injury.  I'd like to blame my time at the gym, but it is far more likely from moving something I should have asked for help to move.   Consequently I hurt my back and I have been whiny and feeling sorry for myself.  When I don't feel good I want to feed my pain -- which doesn't really work.  So what do you do when you are struggling to exercise -- I started swimming almost everyday  and skipped the walking, bike and weights for awhile.  It has been marvelous therapy for my back and between sessions at the chiropractor and swimming my days are much better.  Any kind of water exercise is great anytime and since swimming  is a non-impact sport,  you can exercise safely, knowing that you’re not doing damage to your body.  Swimming also hits all of those benefits you look for in exercise. It builds strength  -- moving through the water provides constant resistance and helps you build muscle It is easier on your joints -- making it a perfect exercise while recovering from my back issue Helps you become more flexible --because you are buoyant in the water you can move like a Prima ballerina Great for your heart -- bonus an aerobic exercise where you feel refreshed and not sweaty. Burns lots of calories  -- 30 minutes of the backstroke will burn 298 calories for 155 lb person,  the same as running a 12 minute mile at 5 mph If you too find yourself giving up, and even if you can't swim - check out a water exercise or therapy class at your nearest pool! The Iowa Food and Family Project  has generously donated a $25 Scheels Gift...