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Ok so I read the outdoors and the treadmill and it is winter and for some reason you cannot snowshoe what is the best way to exercise indoors?
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Eliptical Trainer vs. Bike vs. treadmill
- By sallypilates
- Posted September 7, 2009 at 10:15 pm · 5 replies
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- By iola
- Posted September 8, 2009 at 9:07 am
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GO to a mall and walk there or enjoy the rest for U Bones lol. Honey just do the best u can there lots of stairs at the Mall.
- By SaraMeeks
- Posted September 9, 2009 at 6:24 am
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Sally:
Thanks for the post and I'm so glad the message is getting around as to options for weight-bearing exercises and the choices we have to make.
Not being sure where you live or what your exact situation is, I grew up and spent many adult years in northern NY--lots of snow, ice, below zero temps etc. I dressed for the weather and went outside anyway.....of course, not when there had just been an ice storm or something like that. So, first of all, it's quite possible that you could do some of that if you feel safe.
Dancing is also good. Put on some upbeat music and move. Sidewards, forward, backward etc--get varying forces on your bones. Pay attention to upper body alignment when you do this.
If you have a treadmill or elliptical, by all means use it--just not as your sole source of cardio training. Join a gym -- they usually have monthly memberships available -- and use their equipment. Walk without holding on and pay attention that you are walking with good gait mechanics.
Stairs are also good training and, if you don't have them, go to the mall, a hotel or somewhere and go up and down a few times.
Hope these comments are helpful. It sounds as though you wrote about a hypothetical situation, but perhaps not. If I knew more about your real situation, I might have a better answer.
- By letshope
- Posted September 9, 2009 at 8:59 am
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hi, i was faced with the same confusion as to what i could and couldn't do...it shook me quite a bit since i'd always been very active. at first i really took it easy, but as i read posts here and continued to explore my options, i've rebuilt a routine that i feel safe with and still feel like i'm getting an adequate work out. personally, since i was told no running, jumping, dancing, twisting i thought "there's nothing i can do!". so, better safe than sorry...i went very conservative and am gradually working my way up.
my theory is that it's most important to do something, anything, to stay moving and keep good circulation. i use the eliptical for 30 minutes so i can really get my cardio going, then i walk briskly for 30 minutes. i learned other exercises from my physical therapists and other places and have pulled those together for strengthening. i've been told that in addition to weight bearing work, just having the muscles pulling on the bone also helps stimulate bone growth.
so if you are fairly restricted as i was, just do your best and do what you feel safe doing...as things improve and you become more comfortable you'll build on your routine. it's a huge change to adapt to and it takes time and learning. we are learning new things all the time and reading the posts here have really helped me grow.
best of luck and enjoy your new workout!
~s
- By AndrewJarus
- Posted September 9, 2009 at 11:00 am
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I read that the stairs and weight are the best exercise for the osteo. Is thatcorrect.
- By SequoiaHealth
- Posted September 10, 2009 at 8:06 am
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Hi sallypilates:
Your basement or garage is plenty of space to create a good workout that will be far superior to the treadmill or elliptical. Buy a beachball and try to bounce it off the wall fifty times without it touching the floor. Do wall touches where you run (or walk quickly) side to side and touch two opposite walls 50 times. Try the double cross by running (or walking) forward four steps. Stop now back up eight steps. Come forward four steps and go to the left four steps. Now back to the right eight steps and repeat.
It doesn’t take much to get a great cardio workout which also provides balance, coordination, body control and weight bearing.
If you have further questions or you would like to join our support group please feel free to email me at bebonestrong@sequoiahealth.com.
Woody McMahon
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