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Post-Treatment => Balance Issues => Topic started by: jmcneil189 on August 07, 2012, 12:19:35 pm

Title: Exercises?
Post by: jmcneil189 on August 07, 2012, 12:19:35 pm

Ok, not sure if this is the proper place to post this, but here goes.....

Does anyone have any cardio recommendations for those with balance issues? I tried running and jump rope, neither ended quite well. I still walk daily, but that and the stationary bike have become quite dull. Was trying to mix a few things in, but I am somewhat limited in what I can do.

Thanks,
Jesse

Title: Re: Exercises?
Post by: Brewers7 on August 08, 2012, 03:00:56 pm

The elliptical machine works for me. Unti my recent fall, I was running (very slowly).  I hope to get back to running in the fall. 

Title: Re: Exercises?
Post by: MDemisay on August 09, 2012, 09:34:15 am

Dear Jesse,

I have an elliptical machine in my exercise room. It works for me. I will not use it unless someone is there, as I have balance issues. I prefer my recumbent bike. I also have a small flat screen in the room, for when it gets boring. Exercise but don't fall down!

Mike

Title: Re: Exercises?
Post by: LisaM on August 09, 2012, 10:24:54 am

Kundalini yoga works wonders for the brain, balance, endocrine system, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems... mind, body and soul!  It is a very efficient yoga that anyone can do.  Give it a try!

Title: Re: Exercises?
Post by: Keri on August 15, 2012, 09:39:50 pm

Go to the stand up paddle boarding thread... it's a few years old, but many pages long and has lots of peoples' ideas.

Keri

Title: Re: Exercises?
Post by: stoneaxe on August 17, 2012, 02:00:42 pm

Thanks for the plug Keri... ;D

Standup is pretty much all I do for exercise. Nice thing is that while your learning falling doesn't hurt.. ::). You complain of walking and stationary bike being dull. I guarantee you won't find it dull.

Title: Re: Exercises?
Post by: arizonajack on August 17, 2012, 11:59:46 pm

Treadmill works for me. I have mine parked in front of a TV and VCR. I'll tape a program at night and watch in in the AM during a brisk walk on the treadmill. Zapping commercials gives me about a 45 minute session that goes pretty quick since I'm occupied with a new episode of my favorite TV shows.

Title: Re: Exercises?
Post by: Kaybo on August 18, 2012, 10:25:01 am

My personal favorite is the ARC Trainer at the gym (several people have told me this is what they use a lot on The Biggest Loser) - its like an elliptical but a little different. I've done the elliptical too. Anything that has handles/bars seems to be good. I use the arm part now, but until I got really used to it, I just held on to the rails. I keep the RPM'S up really high & it's an incredible cardio workout!!
K  ;D