Question for the XXXXL crowd

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  • sydneybeachgirl
    sydneybeachgirl Posts: 209
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    I recommend working with a personal trainer for a while before starting out with full speed at anything. The good thing with a good trainer is that they can help by modifying exercises for you e.g can help with running technique if your knees are likely to hurt and at 400lbs they will hurt if you run...Sounds like you were an athlete earlier so you would know the value of a good trainer :) I would also recommend getting some really nice, well cushioned running shoes, even if you are not planning to run for a while yet..Every step we take our weight impacts our knees and hip joints etc...the more cushioning you can get when you are heavier the better it is for your joins when you exercise.

    Swimming is an excellent choice!

    You might also want to consider trying an indoor rower - you are in a seated position (not much weight on your knees but make sure your seating position is appropriate as rowing can impact your hips) and it is cardio exercise ! :)
    hope this helps

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