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Exercise that won't hurt my joints

maxinemoore67
maxinemoore67 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
hi I have arthritis in my knees hips and elbows ( hence trying to lose weight any exercise suggestions

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  • debbysatit
    debbysatit Posts: 125 Member
    Swimming.
  • bellafisher74
    bellafisher74 Posts: 14
    I have neuropathy and gout so I know what u mean!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    edited February 2015
    Ballerina exercises, the movements are small but intense (no dancing).
  • joanthemom8
    joanthemom8 Posts: 375 Member
    Have you ever seen the show on PBS "Classical Stretch"? You can also buy the DVD.... it's helped me so much when I've had back pain. No impact. I love it!
  • maxinemoore67
    maxinemoore67 Posts: 11 Member
    Thanks so much I will def give it a go c
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    joanthemom8 wrote: »
    Have you ever seen the show on PBS "Classical Stretch"? You can also buy the DVD.... it's helped me so much when I've had back pain. No impact. I love it!
    Or Sit and Be Fit!
  • jasonraygagnon
    jasonraygagnon Posts: 86 Member
    I was plagued with Reactive Arthritis for a couple years, and only recently (within the past few months) have I been able to put this crap in complete remission. It sucked, and was painful as hell.

    I remember the first time I was able to run on a treadmill, it took a good several trys to get the running motion to happen but when it did, I felt like Forest Gump. You know the part from the movie his braces broke off... "he was a runnin" Quite the day that was :smiley:

    Anyways, I started with the elliptical as it seemed to have the least amount of impact on my joints. It did take me quite a while to be able to stay on it for longer than 10 mins but I truly believe it helped to get things moving around.

    I also loved sitting in the sauna, and I would sit in there and stretch my joints.

    Best of luck, and feel free to add me as a friend if you want so I can hear about all the great successes you are going to have.
  • maxinemoore67
    maxinemoore67 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi thanks for your advice. Nice to know someone understands where I'm coming from. Going to buy a cross trainer tomorrow so I will keep you informed on how I get on thanks again and keep up your good work.
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