{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A Firefighter's Take on Water Fitness","description":"In this inspiring episode we explore the extraordinary recovery story of Mike \u2014 a 65-year-old former firefighter who endured 11 back surgeries after a devastating fall on duty. When medical interventions reached their limit, Mike turned to S\u2019WET\u2122 instructor Carla, and discovered the transformative power of consistent, functional aquatic training. Through dedication, trust, and four days a week of specialized water movement, he progressed from using a walker to climbing the pool ladder on his own \u2014 regaining not just strength, but pride and independence. This episode highlights how resilience, expert guidance, and the right environment can accomplish what surgery alone cannot: restoring life, confidence, and capability one session at a time. ","author_name":"The Aquaholics Bootcamp","author_url":"http:\/\/aquaholicsbootcamp.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39000155\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195355655"}