Losing Weight with Restrictions

gimpy72
gimpy72 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello! I am trying to find suggestions for exercises that can be done for weight loss with a bad back and knees. I have a 2 level fusion (L4-S1) and a disk that is trying to herniate (L3). I still want/need to workout and lose weight, but I'm having a hard time finding something that will work. I have worked with a couple of trainers, but the exercise bike gets old after a while. I have tried the treadmill, but after a certain amount of time my back starts to spasm and I'm done for two or three days until I get the flare-up to subside.

Any suggestions or thoughts?? :/

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  • cyndit1
    cyndit1 Posts: 170 Member
    Swimming! Low impact but an excellent workout.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I'd suggest discussing safe exercises with the doctor who diagnosed or is treating these conditions.
  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
    I'd suggest a Physiotherapist
    but in the meantime Swimming and/or water exercise class.
    What about biking outside? So much more fun going places rather than the stationary bike.

    Look up chair workouts on you tube as well.
  • clambert1273
    clambert1273 Posts: 840 Member
    gimpy72 wrote: »
    Hello! I am trying to find suggestions for exercises that can be done for weight loss with a bad back and knees. I have a 2 level fusion (L4-S1) and a disk that is trying to herniate (L3). I still want/need to workout and lose weight, but I'm having a hard time finding something that will work. I have worked with a couple of trainers, but the exercise bike gets old after a while. I have tried the treadmill, but after a certain amount of time my back starts to spasm and I'm done for two or three days until I get the flare-up to subside.

    Any suggestions or thoughts?? :/

    How long ago was the fusion? I have had 4 back surgeries and a ruptured brain aneurysm... don't assume you can't do it. It took me a LONG time (until recently which is about 2 years) after the aneurysm to even remotely try exercising again (mental game). I do strength training even with the back and it actually helps instead of hinders. My back surgeries were a long time ago which is why I asked how long ago you had them. Know your body and whatever exercise you do adjust as needed. Strength training is my favorite as I am not a fan of cardio very much lol I have to force myself to do it so I swim for my "cardio" since I have a pool :)
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