Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Hey, RPcisers(?): I think I may have heard you all groan whenever I have mentioned how important I think exercise/diet are. But exercising in some way as a group might be a fun way to get started and keep each other motivated. You know, if you tell yourself, " I'm going to walk for 1 minute 3 days in a row, and then 2 minutes the next 3 days, you've just started a progressive exercise program. If walking is not your thing, you can grab a can of soup and lift it 5 times per arm for 3 days, and build up from there. Since everyone starts at a different fitness level, your own doctor - when asked - can give you a list of exercises that take into consideration your physical limitations. I went to our hospital's Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center and asked them for a copy of their warm-up and cool-down stretches. These are for people who are starting from scratch after major surgery. If your breathing is compromised (like mine) they can also give you a little sheet describing 'pursed lip breathing'. The benefits are many, but for me exercise is one part of my life that I can control. With different doctors telling me what to do, what pills to choke down, get this scanned, have that x-ray'd, I started feeling like they had taken charge of my life. But exercising has taken the place of my job and is something I have to work at. I'm my own personal trainer. The payoff is that my musculo-skeletal system is staying in shape so that when the RP cure comes along to repair my cartilege, I'm going to be ready. If we begin something as a group and are accountable to each other, we might just stay with it and provide support when we can't exercise and have to start over again. Your thoughts/comments? -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 KATHRYN, YOU ARE SO RIGHT, I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT AN EXERCISE PROGRAM AND AFTER READING YOUR POST I KNOW I CAN DO IT, THANK YOU !....ISA Re: exercises Hey, RPcisers(?): I think I may have heard you all groan whenever I have mentioned how important I think exercise/diet are. But exercising in some way as a group might be a fun way to get started and keep each other motivated. You know, if you tell yourself, "I'm going to walk for 1 minute 3 days in a row, and then 2 minutes the next 3 days, you've just started a progressive exercise program. If walking is not your thing, you can grab a can of soup and lift it 5 times per arm for 3 days, and build up from there. Since everyone starts at a different fitness level, your own doctor - when asked - can give you a list of exercises that take into consideration your physical limitations. I went to our hospital's Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center and asked them for a copy of their warm-up and cool-down stretches. These are for people who are starting from scratch after major surgery. If your breathing is compromised (like mine) they can also give you a little sheet describing 'pursed lip breathing'.The benefits are many, but for me exercise is one part of my life that I can control. With different doctors telling me what to do, what pills to choke down, get this scanned, have that x-ray'd, I started feeling like they had taken charge of my life. But exercising has taken the place of my job and is something I have to work at. I'm my own personal trainer. The payoff is that my musculo-skeletal system is staying in shape so that when the RP cure comes along to repair my cartilege, I'm going to be ready.If we begin something as a group and are accountable to each other, we might just stay with it and provide support when we can't exercise and have to start over again. Your thoughts/comments? -- DISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2002 Report Share Posted February 15, 2002 --- Jean Sprecher wrote: > but the walking I have to do it harder, so I gonna > try the nordic waking, > that means faster than ordinary sunday family > promenade > ok lets move and be happy > jean > > Jean, is that when you walk with the poles, like cross country skiing? I actually used to cross country ski but I got so out of breath I had to give it up. However in general my breathing is much better, and I have thought of trying the walking version, in order to get going a bit more!! I will think of you all when I exercise and mentally urge you to do more! Love Liz > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Hi, this is Werner, I continue to ride on my hometrainer (bicycle) on 6 days a week for 15 minutes. The trainer is in our living room and I watch TV. Otherwise I could not stand these long 15 minutes. I also control my heart rate. Up to about 130 beats per minute I can follow with breathing. More - I get out of breathe. Greetings Werner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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