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gagesway2010
gagesway2010 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I a a grandma and mother of a 5 year old and I want to get healthy not only for them but for e as well. My husband was just diagnosed as a diabetic and that was a real eye opener for us that we need to change. we need all the support we need. also some suggestions for low impact exercises to do because we both have bad knees

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  • beemerphile1
    beemerphile1 Posts: 1,710 Member
    Welcome.

    Walking is an excellent exercise because it is low impact, requires no special equipment and can be done almost anywhere.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    My first thought is walking as well. Also, swimming.

    If you can do arm exercises that also helps with muscle maintenance and building your core.

    It really is all about moving more and eating less. No crazy, strict diet is needed. Slowly substitute more vegetables into your meals and just eat less of what you are currently eating.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    I agree with the above suggestion about walking or swimming. Both are great low impact exercises. Also, riding a bike is another exercise that is not hard on the knees.
  • gagesway2010
    gagesway2010 Posts: 3 Member
    ty all for your suggestions
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