Family bonds strengthen through water aerobics
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Blake Bakkila works out with her mother and 83-year-old grandmother three times a week, participating in water aerobics classes.
The women began the routine around 2021 with a trainer named Alex, and continued it after Bakkila’s grandfather passed away. Bakkila initially joined during her first pregnancy after noticing abdominal coning during planks, a sign of potential muscle separation, and returned to the classes while pregnant with her second child.
The water aerobics sessions provide gentle exercise suitable for all three generations, accommodating the grandmother’s knee and hip replacements and Bakkila’s pregnancy. The exercises, like lunges and bicep curls, feel more relaxed in the water, and the trainer provides modifications for ongoing health conditions like sciatic nerve pain. Beyond the physical benefits, the workouts allow the three women to connect without the distractions of daily life and childcare.
They appreciate the chance to have conversations focused on their own interests, rather than on topics related to Bakkila’s son. The family shares common interests like pop culture and a fondness for sweets.
