I need to know what is possible for you. Are you in a wheelchair? Or can you get around a little bit?
Would it work for you to order some exercise DVDs that you could do in your home? There are some DVDs that even feature chair and sitting exercises. You can burn plenty of calories even if you can't stand much. While many of them are, indeed, marketed to seniors, they may still be the most helpful to you because they are made for people who have restricted movement. Here are three that are based on seniors, exercise and rehab, for instance:
Might your doctor prescribe some physical therapy for you, to get you started learning some exercises that would help you in flexibility and in weight loss?
Is there a swimming pool anywhere in Coonoor? Perhaps associated with a school, a college, a hotel or a hospital? I am wondering if they would allow you to swim a couple of times a week when the pool is not otherwise busy with other people. Swimming is a wonderful low-impact activity that helps with both osteoarthritis and weight loss.
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Hi, Fay. Thank you so much for writing back.
I need to know what is possible for you. Are you in a wheelchair? Or can you get around a little bit?
Would it work for you to order some exercise DVDs that you could do in your home? There are some DVDs that even feature chair and sitting exercises. You can burn plenty of calories even if you can't stand much. While many of them are, indeed, marketed to seniors, they may still be the most helpful to you because they are made for people who have restricted movement. Here are three that are based on seniors, exercise and rehab, for instance:
http://www.amazon.com/dumbbells-Exercises-Certified-Institute-Instructors/dp/B000JJS42I
http://www.amazon.com/Senior-Elderly-Sitting-Exercises-DVD/dp/B000JK8O7W/ref=pd_bxgy_d_text_b
http://www.amazon.com/Stronger-Seniors-Strength-Exercise-Program/dp/B0012YN35M/ref=pd_bxgy_d_img_c
Can you do yoga?
Might your doctor prescribe some physical therapy for you, to get you started learning some exercises that would help you in flexibility and in weight loss?
Is there a swimming pool anywhere in Coonoor? Perhaps associated with a school, a college, a hotel or a hospital? I am wondering if they would allow you to swim a couple of times a week when the pool is not otherwise busy with other people. Swimming is a wonderful low-impact activity that helps with both osteoarthritis and weight loss.
Are any of these things possibilities for you?
November 27, 2009 - 9:26amThis Comment
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