Exercising around Health Conditions

sdirks

First off, it's really encouraging to see so many people succeed in losing weight and keeping it off--kudos!

It looks like the most popular workouts among the ladies are bootcamps, Jillian's 30day burn, gym/cardio, etc. I've read many success stories where gals mention a combination of these programs. I'm curious if there are other, lower-impact and lower-stress workouts that have been useful.

I have CFICS (aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and am in my second year of remission from ovarian cancer. My doctors gave me the green light to excercise as much as I want, but then they hit me with a huge list of limitations that make conventional workouts (like bootcamps or aerobics) out of the question. I want to excercise and like a lot of variety, so I'm hoping you guys might have some creative ideas for me!

My limitations:
- heartrate cannot exceed 170, and is best at 165 or under
- no deviation from upright posture (can stand, sit or lay down; no upside down yoga positions)
- little or no external temperature varriance (no saunas, no playing in the snow :grumble: )
- minimal abdominal strain (4 sets of 10 sit ups or equivalent)
- low impact to bones and joints (no running, no jumping, no falling)
- no weight lifting/hauling over 15lbs (seriously. grocery bags and backpacks are off limits)
- limit exercise to 2 hours or less per session


What I'm doing now:
- 30 minute dog walking 4-6 times a week
- 60 minute ballroom dance classes 3 times a week (Salsa, Bachata and Tango)
- 60 minute Ji Kun Do (mixed martial arts) class once a week starting in January


I live in New York City, so I have access to some wacky things (like sauna pilates and parkour), but lack some basics (like hiking trails or a backyard). I really enjoy new things and am willing to try whatever you've got to change things up and keep myself challenged and motivated. Thanks in advance!

wesw

Swimming.
Water aerobics.
Bike riding (a variety of positions you can choose from: bent over/traditional posture to upright to reclining (recumbent)).
Elliptical (little to no impact).