Exercising?

[purplegerber 29]

I went to the dr for my two week post op she said I was doing well but she emphasized how I needed to exercise. Does anyone know any good exercise DVDs that may be appropriate until I'm cleared to go to a gym in another three weeks.

[Tikvah 70]

I would start by walking around your block. How are you feeling as far as energy levels?

Build your way up.

Edited February 26, 2014 by Tikvah

[Dr-Patient 830]

Just walk for now. My initial "walking" was simply going into big stores--Super Target, Walmart, Publix, Sam's, etc-- and, holding the cart, I just walked every aisle, every aisle.

[Teachamy 1,042]

I count grocery shopping with 2 kiddos as exercise! Also if you have TV "On Demand", there is a fitness channel that has various exercise options for free. You might also check out videos at your local library.

[purplegerber 29]

I have been exhausted. My energy level is pretty bleh. I have gone out grocery shopping a couple times but she wants me to raise my heart rate to 120 for 20 minutes. My entire area is completely covered in snow. I was just wondering if anyone really loved some easy workout.

[magtart 603]

Some of the Leslie Sansone walking videos are available on You Tube for free.

[McButterpants 2,846]

I walked - I walked a lot thru week 6. I didn't feel comfortable doing much more than that. I got tired easily, so I stayed on a trail close to home. I slowly built my endurance up while still allowing me to heal.

[abarta83 118]

Anything to get to your target heart rate ...as long as you're in that range your burning fat and calories...mine is 150 according to the trainer at my gym..everybody is different depending on age and weight ..good luck and start out slow;-)

[Nell65 44]

I got the green light to start walking 9 days post op. I went straight to the gym. I have been going daily since last Friday. I logged in 13.72 miles in a week-slow start but I will take it. I average about 3.5 miles a day total.