Just starting out

[jeanne 0]

Hello!!! I'm just 2 months into starting all of this an I get discouraged so quickly with the gym. I fell in Oct an fractured my hip. I still have pain when sitting or laying down. So the gym is good for me... Now mind you I'm 4foot9 an 246lbs... So besides the arc trainer and treadmill do you have any suggestions for me? I go to planet fitness 5 times a week. Thanks!

[aroundhky 1,174]

Hello "jeanne"....what are your goals at the gym? Like do you want to increase strength/muscle.....or improve cardiovascular response? Sorry to hear about the hip.....be careful........that sounds bad.

[NikkiV1986 121]

Have you talked to your physical therapist about exercises that you can do?! Anytime there is an injury you need to be careful. I was always taught to strengthen the muscles around the injured part. Check into a personal trainer too.

What about pool stuff? Water aerobics/jogging/weights? Those are low impact and in general those exercises are easily modified if accompanied by pain.

Good luck to you!!