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Originally Posted by lady_express_44
I can't walk far at all either, Erin. With your back problems, on top of everything else, I can imagine that many types of exercise might be quite difficult to do too. 
I haven't been able to do much in the last several months, and have packed on 10 lbs. Between the extra weight, and not felling good, I am struggling much more to do anything then I did before I had this attack.
Last time this happened, I started with some back exercises my doc gave me. Once I got good at those (took about a month), I moved onto a lot more stretching and toning . . . but I have never been able to do any amount of walking, running, aerobics, or anything that takes a great deal of balance.
What I could do though, was enough to keep my muscles strong, spasticity limber (somewhat), and give me a little endurance for the easier jobs around home. I plan to start back up in the middle of May, when I expect this relapse has run it's course as much as it plans to.
Let's do it together?
Cherie |
I used to be a runner when I was younger and stayed in better shape. But those days are over. I can't even use a treadmill now. But what I have gotten that works well for me is one of Tony LIttle's Gazelles. I have a bad back and so this has little or no impact. Plus I can hold on to it so I won't get off balance. It has been worth the money. It was only around $100 at WalMart when I got it a few years ago. Dont know about now. But it at least help with the aerobics. When I am having an attack I can't use it, but most of the other times I can. Just a thought for anyone wanting an aerobics exercise.
