Hello, and looking for an exercise plan

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tonycoseland
tonycoseland Posts: 3 Member
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Hello everyone. Doing the best I can to follow the program with the FitBit, managed to lose about 15 lbs so far, but I need suggestions for an exercise program for those with extensive joint damage. Pretty much everything from the his down doesn't work or barely works, and I cant' afford another double bypass. Almost all of the exercise programs are weighted heavily towards lower body work, and this is something I just can't do. Does anyone have any suggestions they might care to share?
Thanks.

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  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,613 Member
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    Miranda Esmonde-White has a show on KLRN called "Classical Stretch"--check it out. She believes that our bodies were meant to last our entire lifetime, meaning that it should be fit and functional, and she designs her workouts to help improve mobility and ease pain.
  • BJPCraig
    BJPCraig Posts: 417 Member
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    I can't speak for the efficacy of any of them, but if you Google "chair exercises," tons of things come up. The one below features Jessica Smith, who's stuff
    is usually pretty good. Good luck!

    http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/6-seated-moves-work-your-whole-body
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
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    Exercise for fitness; log to lose weight. As you lose weight, you may find your joints are better able to support you.

    Low-impact exercise includes:
    Swimming
    Water aerobics
    Yoga
    Pilates
    Zumba
    Biking (including arm biking)
    Resistance bands
    Rowing
    Weight lifting
    Walking

    Get some friends in the Fitbit Users group and start doing Fitbit challenges. They're great motivation—and fun: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

    Start small. There's even a PBS series called Sit and Be Fit:

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