I need some help and suggestions please

jarae876 · January 2012

Hello, quickly I would like to explain some of my physical issues. I have a form of MD that is called Charcot-Marie-Tooth. Well because of it I have atrophying of muscles in my legs (more my left then the right) and in my hands and arms. Because of this I can't do a full body work out and it has to be broken down into upper and lower workouts that are about 20 minutes long.

I do use a stationary bike for about 80 (4 ~ 20 minute sessions) and that works with my legs, but my problem is that I am kind of at a lost as to what to do with my upper body. I try to do some crunches but that is not really enough. I have tried to search online for upper body workouts that dont require having to stand but haven't found anything. Do you guys know of a site that might be a start to look? Almost any site would be helpful for maybe I could make things work.

Thank you for your help.

bigwill5 · January 2012

Any heated pools nearby? Swimming may give you what you're looking for without having to stand

crb1988 · January 2012

http://exercise.about.com/library/blseatedupperbody.htm

http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blobeseexercise.htm

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1331

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercise_demos.asp?exercise_type=upper

jarae876 · January 2012

Thanks guys I will check those out for the sites.

Bigwill there are no heated pools locally. In the summer it is not a problem for there is a pool at the complex but it is just a tad too cold right now LOL.

I need some help and suggestions please

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