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A Question For The Fitness/Gurus

BHawk — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:37:48 GMT

...or anyone with opinions! Looking for the best way to build stamina...recovering but cleared to exercise by Doctor......Senior citizen so HIT is not for me.....something more gentle?

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Laura14 — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:39:46 GMT

Walking especially if you are recovering. You can vary by distance and or hills to make it more difficult. That can really get you going on your way to even more cardio in the future.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:29:17 GMT

@BHawk wrote:
...or anyone with opinions! Looking for the best way to build stamina...recovering but cleared to exercise by Doctor......Senior citizen so HIT is not for me.....something more gentle?

TY

@BHawk

Not sure what HIT is.

I've read that a good practice for seniors is mall walking. Temperature controlled, security guards, no broken sidewalks and there are benches for sitting if you need to rest. Clean restrooms nearby.

Walking laps in summer or winter is a lot safer, plus there's the added benefit of people watching!

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lolakimono — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:18:59 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

HIT= High Intensity Training

HIIT= High Intensity Interval Training

(this is what my gym has been incorporating into their group exercise classes)

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aproudmom — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:02:42 GMT

i enjoy the Leslie Sansone tapes. You do them as fast as you want and as long as you want. I have quite a few of them.

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PilatesLover — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:18:43 GMT

I second walking and mall walking.

And add Mirabai Holland's DVDs. She is a fitness pro and totally understands the human body. Her workouts are gentle but effective. I love her! They have beautiful scenery and nicei music, too.

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BHawk — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:29:18 GMT

Thank You, everyone! Knew the ladies here would respond! Walking it is....I live in a small town - no malls! We do have several walking tracks which I will use when the weather improves...been very hot here in Georgia all Spring and Summer. Meanwhile, I will investigate Leslie and Ms. Holland and also will be investing in a treadmill...I can watch Q and walk

TY, everyone again

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SaRina — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:32:34 GMT

It's difficult to suggest not knowing what you are recovering from, your previous fitness level, experience, etc. Your doctor should have been the one to recommend specific exercises based on the above.

From the little we know, I'd suggest walking, stationary bike, and perhaps 3 lb. weights to work your upper body and do slight squats with. This type of cross-training is ultimately what you should aim for rather than walking exclusively.

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BHawk — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:43:05 GMT

It was pneumonia .... thankfully a light case. For 70 y/o was not in bad shape ...walked, pilates but it is very easy to lose stamina as you get older .... had a couple of months of little activity.

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ellaphant — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:43:54 GMT

@BHawk wrote:
Thank You, everyone! Knew the ladies here would respond! Walking it is....I live in a small town - no malls! We do have several walking tracks which I will use when the weather improves...been very hot here in Georgia all Spring and Summer. Meanwhile, I will investigate Leslie and Ms. Holland and also will be investing in a treadmill...I can watch Q and walk

TY, everyone again

Hi BHawk,

Just a suggestion, if you are at a sporting goods store looking at treadmills, please look at the elliptical machines! They are incredibly gentle- no impact at all - and you can vary your pace, etc. You also engage your upper body and arms- if you want. The treadmill often left my lower back tight as you are hitting the floor of the tread mill which has no give. Good luck!

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AKgirl2 — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:46:44 GMT

I would definitely do and 'keep' walking, and then incorporate some light cardio as you get stronger. Wishing you a speedy recovery, health and happiness!

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:48:13 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
@BHawk wrote:
Thank You, everyone! Knew the ladies here would respond! Walking it is....I live in a small town - no malls! We do have several walking tracks which I will use when the weather improves...been very hot here in Georgia all Spring and Summer. Meanwhile, I will investigate Leslie and Ms. Holland and also will be investing in a treadmill...I can watch Q and walk

TY, everyone again
Hi BHawk,
Just a suggestion, if you are at a sporting goods store looking at treadmills, please look at the elliptical machines! They are incredibly gentle- no impact at all - and you can vary your pace, etc. You also engage your upper body and arms- if you want. The treadmill often left my lower back tight as you are hitting the floor of the tread mill which has no give. Good luck!

@ellaphant @BHawk

If you're looking for a new exercise machine, why not find a local gym where you can get a trial membership? Even for a week ... that way, you can "test drive" every machine they have and assess them. Just a suggestion.

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SaRina — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:07:05 GMT

@BHawk wrote:
It was pneumonia .... thankfully a light case. For 70 y/o was not in bad shape ...walked, pilates but it is very easy to lose stamina as you get older .... had a couple of months of little activity.

Specifically for recovery from pneumonia, I'd also get a respiratory exerciser you blow into to raise little plastic balls. This will target your lungs and assist in restoring full lung capacity. It is widely used after most surgeries where patients have been in bed recuperating. They are inexpensive.

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BalletBabe — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:58:26 GMT

@BHawk I broke my knee cap totally in half about 5 1/2 years ago. I started walking and the Dr said it would never go back together and I should have went to the ER. Guess what? It did go back together and I am so glad I didn't go to ER. My point is that I started walking after 6 weeks of healing. I bougt a pedometer and tried to go further each day. Today they have the fit bits if you prefer that. It encouraged me to go further each day. Good Luck I agree with everyone else. Walking is the best!

TY, everyone again

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jlkz — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:02:29 GMT

I have posted several times recently about the Miracle Miles 5-DVD set with chainlink resistance band by Leslie Sansone. Sold out on QVC, they are available for the same $39 at Walkathome.com. Each DVD is for 1,2,3,4,or 5 miles and involves no floor exercises. You stand upright and as long as you can take 4 steps forward / backward or 2 steps to either side, you can do Leslie Sansone's new program without moving furniture.

I have been doing the 4-mile DVD for over four weeks. I do it in a long tank dress and sneakers in my home. I also have an excellent elliptical machine which I do not use. The DVD's got me results.

Results as noted by my doctor at my physical two weeks ago: weight loss, midriff reduction, and lowered blood pressure from 120/80 to 106/76. She is getting them for herself !

I never sweat during my 1200+ workouts at Curves: with Miracle Miles I sweat. It is very important to drink water during and after to keep hydrated so your sodium level doesn't increase.

I am not involved with marketing the DVD's, just a very happy user who is also improving her health and muscle tone.

Much success in whichever exercise program you use.

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BHawk — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:40:48 GMT

Jlkz, I have that set! Got it a few months ago and with all that has happened , forgot about it! Did you start at the 4 mile or did you work your way up? Just pulled it out for tomorrow!

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Lilysmom — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:07:44 GMT

@ellaphant@BHawk, I second the recommendation to look at ellipticals. My doctor told me when I hit my 50’s to get rid of the treadmill and go for an elliptical. As @ellaphant said, it is low impact. The key is to find one with a stride you like. Any reputable sports equipment seller will let you try one out several times before you buy. Good luck! LM

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SilleeMee — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:58:38 GMT

@BHawk,

Walking is always good for anyone, any age. If you have access to a swimming pool then swim!

To build strength in your lower body try doing squats if you are able and make sure you are doing them correctly so as to not do harm. Google youtube for squats.

Pick up a few hand weights/ wrist weights and use them while doing other exercises.