LUV2DANCE2
02-08-2006, 12:41 PM
How do people get aerobic type excercise in? I have a drop foot & have a hard time walking. I would like to try to get my heart beat up, but can't do the excercise? Any ideas?
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Curly100
02-08-2006, 01:05 PM
I too have dropfoot, what I currently do is a recumbent Schwin excersize bike. 15-20 minutes, when the weather warms I swim every day. Its the only way I can feel somewhat normal due to the buoyancy. Its almost like what it would be like for us on the moon 1/10 gravity.
kelpie
02-08-2006, 01:05 PM
Since I developed significant balance problems, I've been unable to exercise other than walking. To get aerobic benefit I bought a stationary bike (the kind with the seat that allows you to rest your back - the word for it has escaped me at the moment! :rolleyes: ). Would that work for you?
good luck! kelpie
good luck! kelpie
LUV2DANCE2
02-08-2006, 06:52 PM
Thank you. When I go swimming the repetitive kicking action tires out my foot, same with biking (the repetitive pedalling).
lilc
02-08-2006, 07:17 PM
What about those machines I've seen at the gym that are pedals for upper body? It's like a stationary bike, only you pedal with your hands/arms.
StephanieAnne
02-08-2006, 07:27 PM
Do you live near a YMCA? I joined in November and I take exercise classes in the shallow end of the pool, there are 2 classes, one follows the other, I go 3x's a week, for 1 1/2 hrs. and it has given me energy that I have not had in 2 years. It is remarkable and wonderful. :bouncing:
Also at the Y they have that arm machine that lilc was taking about, plus, they will accomodate you for what ever you want to do, or any machine that you want to work out on, and they do have exercise classes for people with limitations.
Also at the Y they have that arm machine that lilc was taking about, plus, they will accomodate you for what ever you want to do, or any machine that you want to work out on, and they do have exercise classes for people with limitations.
Natatude
02-08-2006, 08:16 PM
i went to my dr today and she suggested a stationary bike,, so i am gonna get one, my parents have one i can use she said getting one that has the handles that move back and forth would be great and help out alot.
Sharon Grace
02-09-2006, 12:47 AM
I have only been doing slow stretching on a mat. I find that any exercise that makes me sweat also makes me dizzy and weak. I stretch at home in a very cool room. Gyms tend to be on the warm side. "Normal" people want to work up a good sweat, but it wipes me out. Any of you have this problem? Just curious - Sharon Grace :wave: ps - I have been thinking about a stationary bike which I can use at home, if I keep the room chilly.
curiousforever
02-09-2006, 01:01 AM
Sharon - I find I have the same problem. But I used to freeze at 75...now I burn up....
lilc
02-09-2006, 07:55 AM
Sharon Grace, I get dizzy if I work up a sweat. I should say dizzier, if that's a word. I got an elliptical machine last month, so can exercise in my dining room. I can do 20 minutes, but I have to hang on to the stationary handles and I do not go fast. Don't sweat much, but it does get my heart rate up.