Exercise for those over 60

butterflylover · November 22, 2007

I was banded in March of this year and have lost 60 lbs without any exercise, but now I really NEED to start a regular exercise program and wonder what those of you over sixty ( I'm 65 ) are doing. Walking, swimming ? Any ideas about what works for you would really be appreciated ! Thank you in advance for your help. :help:

wishin4 · November 25, 2007

Hi Anne,

I haven't been banded yet but I know quite a bit about exercise. If you haven't been doing any exercise for a long period of time I would think you should start with walking. Start with a short distance and every week increase the length. You also should be doing some sort of strength training. You can go to the Real Age website at: RealAge Workout -- Find fitness with walking and simple exercises and it has videos of different workouts from strength training to other workouts. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Kathy

Biomama · November 25, 2007

For what it's worth, I've been going to Curves. I find the routine keeps me from getting bored and it's quick.

Jachut · November 26, 2007

Just a word on swimming - great exercise and easy on your joints BUT you need to be good at it to really benefit. YOu have to be able to swim continuously for half an hour, and keep your heart rate up - you see so many people swim a lane so slowly, then stop at the end for ages, then swim back, all in a nice gentle breaststroke. Wont work. Think heart rate up and keep it up, so if you can swim well, swimming is excellent, if you're just a beginner at it, by all means practice and become good at it, but supplement with something else such as walking for the weight loss benefits.

lonestar5212 · November 26, 2007

Hi- not banded myself yet, but I go to a gym and do a treadmill or elyptical, and use the exercise bike to help my knees, per my orthopedic.

Days I don't go to the gym, I walk. Whatever you choose, just start slow.

hatmama · December 4, 2007

Does anyone have an exercise for tightening up "angel wings" (the underarm flaps which show up on some of us as soon as you start losing any weight)?Thanks Laura