I've recently seen several questions regarding what kind of exercises we can do, so I thought I'd share what is working for me...
I'm doing an exercise program called Callanetics -- (some of you will remember this, as it was the rage in the 80s for a while.) It is a series of very small, isolated muscle contractions and also deep stretching. It is similar to Pilates, but I like it better.
It is completely non-aerobic, but it does a great job of deeply working one's muscles and strengthening them -- it is designed to avoid impact and injury, and can be modified to accomodate any limitations one has.
I use the Callanetics tape called "10 years younger in 10 hours". It is rather cheezy, okay, *very* cheezy, and very 80s, but it works wonders! You can generally find it on either ebay or amazon, I think.
Thought I'd throw that suggestion out there for those who want to strengthen and tone, but can't do aerobic exercise...
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Thank you MiniMonkey! I lost fifty lbs. when I was sick and now I have gained it all back and more. It is freaking me out!
While I know my hormones are a bit unbalanced and this could be contributing I know a bigger part of my problem is I am eating everything in sight.
Losing weight and not being able to control it is scary and I think once I was no longer nauseas I just kept thinking I could eat anything I wanted because I needed to gain it back...well now the tides have turned.
I am going to be trying a band and ball program that I got from a friend in massage school. I will see how that goes and if it is good I will post too.
I just need as many different routines as I can find because I like variety when I exercise.
Thanks!
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klutzo
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Thanks Minimonkey!
I had to stop walking outside after I developed PSVT's due to heart damage.
I had to give up my ski machine after it wrecked my cervical spine.
I just had to give up my treadmill after it wrecked my lumbar spine.
My current routine, minus the 30 mins. on the teadmill, involves minor weight lifting, thearpy bands, range of motion, yoga, and P. T. exercises for my back and neck, but I need a real workout.
I am gaining weight like crazy since stopping the treadmill. I will look into this....had not heard of it. Klutzo
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water therpy pools in 92 degree water is the first step to exercise. next water therapy in normal water or swimming. next water aerobics in normal water. water takes the stress off the joints and allows a painless workout. i have been doing water exercises on and off for five years to the point i went from bed to playing 2 sets of hard tennis. if can be done but must be done very very slowly. you must listen to your body. if you need rest then rest, if you are tired sleep. try taking a advil or 2 prior to working out it helps. working too hard might set you in bed the next day but don't give up it does get easier, until you relapse again as i did, then back up the ladder again. execise is the most important thing to help your body rid lyme disese. exercise produces epinephrine, norepinephrine that make the body feel on the defensive and increases the bodies resistance to disease. exercise also produces seratonin that increases the bodies immune system and helps fight off diseases.
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Sounds good. I do remember Callanetics. Another good one is NIA. Go to www.nia-nia.com for info and DVD's. Very gentle exercise and easy to make "more" or "less" strenuous.
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Aniek
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There is a new form of exercise that somebody I know started that is really good for people in pain. He's training teachers, so I don't think it's reached to far in localities.
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YOGA YOGA YOGA - it not only keeps the body stretched and limber - it balances the body. It has saved my health!
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hey jsnyde2
I bought several tapes on yoga but can't get into the positons.
How did you manage this aspect of it?
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Aniek
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Yoga takes time. Many people try to immediately get into the full position. But it can take months or years to get there.
It helps if you are warm when you start. Keeping the room warm warm is one way to do that.
Then just get ask far into the position as is comfortable. Ideally if you use a tape, you are using one for beginners.
Depending on your Lyme symptoms, it may be harder. The first few months I returned to yoga after Lyme, I was in severe pain for 2 days after I practiced. But now I'm in pain when i don't practice.
I go to a studio where I respect the teachers. This way they can help make sure I am in the correct positioning and also give me altnerative positions according to my limitations. But I realize some people don't have access to studios or can't afford it.
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