HOW MUCH EXERCISE DO YOU DO?

wirralass said:
Thought it would be a good idea to open a new thread as to how much exercise we each do on a daily/weekly basis. I for one have resumed exercising on my exercise bike twice a day to help me stay as fit as I can atm & also to maintain a good bgls. My old back prevents me from walking too far for any length of time but I'm hoping to resume swimming soon, used to swim 1mile x 4times per wk (No back pain when swimming) Didn't learn to swim till I was 63! My right knee doesn't currently condone exercise so i start off slowly on my exercise bike then build up, a replacement knee could be on the cards! I also do stretching & floor exercises.

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Great idea. I walk a mile for our newspapers most mornings and often walk to the local shops and back which is about 3 miles. I try to play golf 2-3 times a week, unfortunately I am struggling with this because of Post Prandial Hypoglycaemia. Any suggestions for suitable food during golf would be appreciated). Love gardening. In between all this I share housework with my husband who is also a keen golfer. I think I have my priorities right:D
 
So I moved house last weekend, and the development I've moved into has a pool – I should add that I live in the Middle East. The weather is starting to cool down now to a fantastic temperature, so after a pleasant morning dog walk, I did my first swim in around 5 years (not counting the odd dip in the ocean, or surface swim after a dive). It's soooo good to be back in the pool. But my goodness my arms felt it. I only managed a little less than 20 mins before my shoulders began to feel weak and tired, muscles that I've clearly not been using much recently. But anyway, I skipped home rather pleased with myself. I need to find my underwater MP3 player, no idea which box it's in!!! For all you distance swimmers out there, it's literally the best thing since synthetic insulin.
 
I'm afraid I haven't been doing any exercise lately apart from easy stretch exercises and the occasional walk to the local shops ~ 20mins at most. My back and both hips have been giving me excruiating pain which prompted my GP to refer me to a back pain Specialist. I have had a spine MRI scan and now awaiting the results. I'm going to purchase another exercise bike to use at home in the hope that my dodgy knees don't seize up. Knee replacements are on the cards but I'm trying to avoid those if at all possible.

Keep up with your exercises folks in any which way or form you enjoy most as it's imperative for our health and well being.

WL
 
I can just about get into Sale and back on the 'bus! Even then I'm trudging. Gone are the days when I used to walk miles. Need to get back to that. 🙂
 
Well today I managed about 20mins stretching exercises ~ standing and floor ~ that is until my back & hips screamed STOP!!😱 I'll try another 20 minutes later this evening ~ or maybe 15mins. It's gruelling but I don't know if its wise to continue these stretches or not when they cause me so much pain. Advice anyone please? Thanks in advance.

WL
 
I'd say no WL if it's causing pain. What has the doc advised?
 
Matt Cycle said:
I'd say no WL if it's causing pain. What has the doc advised?
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Thank you Matt. I'm still waiting to see my GP. He's on annual leave and I'm also awaiting results of the MRI Scan. GP referred me to have Physiotherapy and my first session is 02 November. I feel as if there is a heavy weight tied to my lower spine and the pain is debilitating. Hopefully will get to speak with my GP next week. Thanks again.

WL
 
wirralass said:
Thank you Matt. I'm still waiting to see my GP. He's on annual leave and I'm also awaiting results of the MRI Scan. GP referred me to have Physiotherapy and my first session is 02 November. I feel as if there is a heavy weight tied to my lower spine and the pain is debilitating. Hopefully will get to speak with my GP next week. Thanks again.

WL
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@wirralass sorry you’re suffering so much. I was in a similar position before I had hip surgery. One thing that enabled me to exercise a little bit was a foam roller. It’s painful to roll over tight muscles but does seem to allow exercise afterwards. That said, my pain wasn’t knee related so I’d suggest investigating to see if it will be helpful and not exacerbate the situation. Also I bathed in aromatherapy oils to relax muscles too. Let us know how you get on at GP.
 
Sally W said:
@wirralass sorry you’re suffering so much. I was in a similar position before I had hip surgery. One thing that enabled me to exercise a little bit was a foam roller. It’s painful to roll over tight muscles but does seem to allow exercise afterwards. That said, my pain wasn’t knee related so I’d suggest investigating to see if it will be helpful and not exacerbate the situation. Also I bathed in aromatherapy oils to relax muscles too. Let us know how you get on at GP.
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Thank you for that Sally W. Whilst writing I'm watching the tv programme Without Limits. British and Australian veterans at the Invictus Games Sydney, after the dramatic expedition across Western Australia. I don't feel I can complain about the pain I'm suffering after seeing the those brave veterans cross the wilderness, in high temperatures I hasten to add ~ whilst suffering various disabilities ~ physical ~ mentally ~ emotionally ~ visually. They put me to shame.

However, I'm still in excruiating pain but when I complain (I try not to) I say it quietly, without fuss not wishing to draw attention to myself. My pain is nothing compared to that of those veterans. Sally I use Epson Salts in the bath water but I'll look into buying aromatherapy oils and a foam roller so thanks for the tip.
I hope your hip replacement is behaving better than your 'old' hip!

WL
 
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I'm still in excruiating pain
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I wouldn't overdo the exercise then. :(
 
wirralass said:
Thank you for that Sally W. Whilst writing I'm watching the tv programme Without Limits. British and Australian veterans at the Invictus Games Sydney, after the dramatic expedition across Western Australia. I don't feel I can complain about the pain I'm suffering after seeing the those brave veterans cross the wilderness, in high temperatures I hasten to add ~ whilst suffering various disabilities ~ physical ~ mentally ~ emotionally ~ visually. They put me to shame.

However, I'm still in excruiating pain but when I complain (I try not to) I say it quietly, without fuss not wishing to draw attention to myself. My pain is nothing compared to that of those veterans. Sally I use Epson Salts in the bath water but I'll look into buying aromatherapy oils and a foam roller so thanks for the tip.
I hope your hip replacement is behaving better than your 'old' hip!

WL
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Awww don’t feel bad. I often think that when I see war torn countries with innocent children being targeted and think how fortunate I am. But nonetheless your struggles are what you live with day to day so don’t feel bad. We need to take care of ourselves before we can help others. I’ve looked up foam rollers for knee pain on you tube and it seems there are tutorials. Rolling over the muscle IS painful in itself but I found the pain was worth it when it freed up the muscle to enable me to walk.
 
Try as I must, I'm finding it difficult to do any exercise at the moment. The pain in my back and both hips is still excruiating and relentless. The dodgy knees have now joined the Creaky Bone Orchestra and playing The Old Woman's Bone Ragtime Symphony. What a freaking sound 😱 Never heard anything like it😱 My feet are sure to be the next to join in by harmonizing with the Shuffle Blues:D:Dhaha! I cant wait for Friday for my Scan results and hopefully the start if physiotherapy and/or treatment.

WL
 
wirralass said:
Try as I must, I'm finding it difficult to do any exercise at the moment. The pain in my back and both hips is still excruiating and relentless. The dodgy knees have now joined the Creaky Bone Orchestra and playing The Old Woman's Bone Ragtime Symphony. What a freaking sound 😱 Never heard anything like it😱 My feet are sure to be the next to join in by harmonizing with the Shuffle Blues:D:Dhaha! I cant wait for Friday for my Scan results and hopefully the start if physiotherapy and/or treatment.

WL
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Awww good luck for Friday WL. Will be thinking of you
 
wirralass said:
Try as I must, I'm finding it difficult to do any exercise at the moment. The pain in my back and both hips is still excruiating and relentless. The dodgy knees have now joined the Creaky Bone Orchestra and playing The Old Woman's Bone Ragtime Symphony. What a freaking sound 😱 Never heard anything like it😱 My feet are sure to be the next to join in by harmonizing with the Shuffle Blues:D:Dhaha! I cant wait for Friday for my Scan results and hopefully the start if physiotherapy and/or treatment.

WL
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Made me smile WL. Please look after yourself. Good luck for Fri.
 
These posts are letting me know just how lucky I am to be able to exercise more or less normally without problems. I am currently trying to get run fit in time for the Rudolf Romp, a 24 mile trail run over the Yorkshire Wolds on 1st December.
 
Chris Hobson said:
These posts are letting me know just how lucky I am to be able to exercise more or less normally without problems. I am currently trying to get run fit in time for the Rudolf Romp, a 24 mile trail run over the Yorkshire Wolds on 1st December.
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Good luck with that Chris, we as your forum colleagues are with you in spirit if not in ability 🙂.
 
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