Exercises for people who can't so well!

ljr9150 · June 2014

I get a lot of info on exercises featuring young, fit people doing boot-camp like routines. Well, that's great if you're young and in good health. But what about for people who are older, have arthritis, or other conditions that prevent them from doing jumping jacks, squats, etc. I feel this area is sorely neglected. If I got on the floor and did one push-up I'd need to call 911! Can you have a special area for the not-so-able who are trying to get as healthy as they can get?

editorgrrl · June 2014

You lose weight by eating at a deficit (eating fewer calories than you burn). Exercise lets you eat more, but it's not required. Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Gentle exercise includes:
Walking
Tai chi
Qi gong
Yoga
Pilates
Resistance bands
Water Zumba
Swimming
Biking
Dancing
"Sit and Be Fit": http://www.sitandbefit.org

tracydr · June 2014

I swim, row and walk. I'm just starting resistance bands for strength and I do some yoga off you tube.

buggygg · June 2014

Hello! Leslie Sansone does some great videos of walking at home! If you can't get through the entire video, you can sit and watch for a bit and get back in when you can. Here is a link to her 1 mile walk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykPr0t2KutY

Edit: I say link, but you'll have to copy and paste the URL into your address bar. Best of luck to you!

dorothytd · June 2014

^^Agree. Leslie Sansone has lots of great low impact workouts.

Exercises for people who can't so well!

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