Looking for no impact exercise for beginner?

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sondrawolfe
sondrawolfe Posts: 30 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I was looking for a seated strength training program for a beginning exerciser with mobility issues. I found this and thought it may be helpful for someone here.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blobeseexercise.htm

If that one is too much to start with, the prior page had functional exercises for people who have a very hard time with basic movement such as getting in and out of a car or stepping up to a curb.

http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/a/obese_strength.htm


Hope this helps someone. Good luck!

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  • fairestthings
    fairestthings Posts: 335 Member
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    Stationary bike is a common go-to for non-impact cardio. Swimming is another great option.
  • MammaC66
    MammaC66 Posts: 132 Member
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    If you can stand, a Gazelle Elliptical is a great no impact way to exercise.
  • sondrawolfe
    sondrawolfe Posts: 30 Member
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    Thanks, ladies. These exercises are for those with severe limitations due to obesity or other issues. Some people are not able to use bikes or ellipticals due to being too heavy for the machine or not having enough muscle strength to balance.

    I should have been more explicit in my original description. The pages I posted are for those with severe limitations who need to work up to being able to exercise. Everyone has to start somewhere and work from where they are.
  • CMarshek
    CMarshek Posts: 7 Member
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    ergometric cycle is great (pedal with arms instead of legs) and also gives you upper body development
  • michellelhartwig
    michellelhartwig Posts: 498 Member
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    bumping to read later...my knee sometimes does not like any impact!
  • solamentemama
    solamentemama Posts: 15
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    walking and stability ball strength training!
  • jimmeezwyf
    jimmeezwyf Posts: 140 Member
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    Swimming is the absolute best for what you are describing, the best for anyone really! You get an amazingly high calorie burn with absolutely no impact! Plus when you are done swimming, you don't feel all beat up! Otherwise I'm not sure what to recommend if you don't have a place to swim near you...good luck!
  • ashlensmomma
    ashlensmomma Posts: 124 Member
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    bump
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
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    bike, swim, lift weights.
  • fairestthings
    fairestthings Posts: 335 Member
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    In honesty, if someone is so obese that they cannot use a machine because the machine cannot hold them they need to seek professional help so that they don't hurt themselves physiologically or physically. A trainer would be a great start, or ask their doctor what are recommended exercises. They would probably just be lifts with light weights while sitting.

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