Exercise!! HELP!

[Crafty Li'l Devil 144]

I'm trying to find the best exercises for me to do. I have right leg injuries but I need to get more exercise and I want to start toning my under arms so they don't become a completely flabby mess. I am taking suggestions please help!

[K_aane 356]

Have you ever tried a hula hoop? You can search videos on youtube, arm hooping with smaller hoops. I guarantee it works you will also get a great work out having to walk to pick up the hoop when it flies off your arm. seriously....spinning the hoop above your head us one of the best arm exercises there is. I know because I am a hula hooping belly dancer and I can't wait to get back into the circle again! Let me know how if goes for you.

[Crafty Li'l Devil 144]

Have you ever tried a hula hoop? You can search videos on youtube, arm hooping with smaller hoops. I guarantee it works you will also get a great work out having to walk to pick up the hoop when it flies off your arm. seriously....spinning the hoop above your head us one of the best arm exercises there is. I know because I am a hula hooping belly dancer and I can't wait to get back into the circle again! Let me know how if goes for you.

I can't belly hoop I've tried a thousand times and just can't do it, but getting a small hoop would be really good for arms! Thanks!!

[ryan_86 335]

What's the nature of the injury?

Swimming is a great exercise for people who can't do a full load bearing exercise like running, but it depends on the injury.


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[Crafty Li'l Devil 144]

What's the nature of the injury?

Swimming is a great exercise for people who can't do a full load bearing exercise like running, but it depends on the injury.


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I have arthritis in my right knee and patellar tendonitis and bursitis in my right hip from being hit by a ford f 250 2 years ago... I use an anti gravity treadmill at pt but I'm only getting 30 minutes of exercise 3x a week

[ryan_86 335]

I'd ask your PT what you can do in a regular gym. Swimming or Water aerobics may be options because the water displaces 60% of your weight, taking a lot of stress off your joints.

Weight lifting is great for calorie burn, and contrary to popular misconceptions, it doesn't make people bulk up.

There's also a device called an arm bike. It's like a stationary bike, but you pedal with your arms. It's a decent aerobic workout if you put the effort into it. It's common in certain types of pt, and paraplegic people use the to train for wheelchair athletics.


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[Crafty Li'l Devil 144]

I'd ask your PT what you can do in a regular gym. Swimming or Water aerobics may be options because the Water displaces 60% of your weight, taking a lot of stress off your joints.

Weight lifting is great for calorie burn, and contrary to popular misconceptions, it doesn't make people bulk up.

There's also a device called an arm bike. It's like a stationary bike, but you pedal with your arms. It's a decent aerobic workout if you put the effort into it. It's common in certain types of pt, and paraplegic people use the to train for wheelchair athletics.


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I actually use an arm bike at pt! They make me stand while doing t and I only do 5 minutes but I am doing it! I'm gonna start swimming next week!

[Andrea F 48]

I don't know if you are able.. but walking can be great exercise. I'd also suggest some free weights for the arms. You can watch You Tube videos and figure out a routine. I have terrible upper arms, they look terrible now. I can only imagine what they will look like when I near goal. I'm only three weeks post op, so just walking (although I am cleared today onward for elliptical) and no weights until after six weeks.

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I have problems with both my knees and I just started Water aerobics. They incorporate foam dumbbells and pushing those through the water is low impact but you definitely feel the resistance.