How to help a friend

cwglosin4vaca
cwglosin4vaca Posts: 63 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a friend who is a little overweight. She is 5'9" and is 234 she has a bad ankle that needs surgery. She cant get it operated on til she is 180-200 lbs. Her doctor said it wont be successful. She can exercise(low impact) but not very fast. What kind of exercises would be good for her to do? She works full time and has 2 little ones(4 and 18m) at home so not much free time. Any help would be wonderful

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  • iuangina
    iuangina Posts: 691 Member
    Yoga is a great! Also, swimming if she has access to a pool.
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    I think she can lose that weight with diet alone. Get her signed up here!
  • mandemonious
    mandemonious Posts: 217 Member
    Shadow boxing is great for people with limited or reduced mobility :)
  • cwglosin4vaca
    cwglosin4vaca Posts: 63 Member
    sheis but doesnt use it. She has celiacs too which makes eating GF another stresser she is dealing with. I told her I can 'help' but the person that has to do it is her, ultimately.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I think she can lose that weight with diet alone. Get her signed up here!

    i agree, she should eb able to.

    as for exercises, swimming and walking.
  • lolainlondon
    lolainlondon Posts: 160 Member
    Cycling, either outdoors or on a stationary bike is pretty low impact, and can be done as slowly or as quickly as she is able to.
  • traceybarbour
    traceybarbour Posts: 226 Member
    I think she sould exercise in a pool. I am in therpy for my knee which is non- weight bearing. I think she should check it out!
  • Connie_TN
    Connie_TN Posts: 88
    I was introduced to Chair Exercising on youtube. There are many different ones there. Hope this helps your friend.!
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
    A low resistance recumbent exercise bike workout would be great. Otherwise if she can swim that would be another great low impact workout.
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