Exercise for the sake of exercise

[The Candidate 3,215]

I bought a trampoline! ????

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Anything and everything. Try a dance class, ride a outdoor bike, go for a swim! If you can't swim, learn to swim. Check groupon. They always have 30 day specials. Try one out for size. Even though I primarily do Water aerobics, I am always looking for and trying new activities.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

I was under the impression that because of your physical problems you were fairly limited , but I guess not ! However, you say you can't do certain things , but then want to exercise hard. Sorry, I'm not sure where to go with this because of others suggestions that you don't want to do or can't do. Give us a little more info and maybe we can brainstorm some ideas for you . Please ?

I guess I'm frustrated because while I am fairly limited, I have TONS of energy, and need to be able to burn calories in order to maintain.

OK, here is my list of disabilities, which are all painful and progressive.

Severe ankylosing spondylosis in my entire spine. Including stenosis (narrowing of the spinal column) pinched nerves and bone spurs

Reynaud's disease. Basically temps below 80, if I am not moving, I must wrap in a blanket (sometimes electric) and wear a jacket, due to arteries in my extremities closing up.

mild carpal tunnel

Bilateral PTTD, which I wear braces for, so it doesn't limit me much

Right knee torn PCL/MCL, so it is unstable. I wear a brace when walking on uneven surfaces (ie grass), walking uphill/downhill, using the treadmill and the recumbant stationary bike.

Left knee has chondromalacia patella due to a hyper mobile kneecap. Which means that the cartilage on the back of my kneecap is wearing away. If I bend my knee past a certain point it causes further damage, so I have a brace that holds my knee in the center so that I can walk up/down hills & stairs, ride the bike and do incline on the treadmill.

Severe ulcerative colitis, which causes embarrassing gas and sudden attacks of explosive, bloody BMs

The area that I live in is very rural, so there are not opportunities, or very limited opportunities for group classes or activities.

I appreciate you asking me to clarify my position, and possibly help brainstorm.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Anything and everything. Try a dance class, ride a outdoor bike, go for a swim! If you can't swim, learn to swim. Check groupon. They always have 30 day specials. Try one out for size. Even though I primarily do Water aerobics, I am always looking for and trying new activities.

I can only ride a recumbant bike and outdoor ones are VERY expensive. Opportunities for classes and such are not available or very limited as this is a rural area.

I LOVE Zumba, but, physically, can only handle it occasionally without days of spine/shoulder/neck pain to follow.

I'm not trying to be a pain and shoot down all ideas, I'm very frustrated and alone in an area where the only way to meet people is to go to bars. That's not my thing. And the quality of people you meet there, well.......

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Youtube, OnDemand or buy some DVDs. If you can get to a pool, get some books on tape and download to a Water proofed MP3 player. I have a waterproofed iPod shuffle. It was worth every penny. If the knees are an issue look for Youtubes or videos that that focus on chair exercises.

I got my old cheapie Huffy bike serviced so I could ride. If I become a full time biker then I'll splurge for the expensive ones.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Sorry, I got nuthin'. If I think of anything, I'll ket you know.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Youtube, OnDemand or buy some DVDs. If you can get to a pool, get some books on tape and download to a Water proofed MP3 player. I have a waterproofed iPod shuffle. It was worth every penny. If the knees are an issue look for Youtubes or videos that that focus on chair exercises.

I got my old cheapie Huffy bike serviced so I could ride. If I become a full time biker then I'll splurge for the expensive ones.

I have braces that help with the knees. My biggest problem is my spine. I cannot ride a bike without a back support on it. Outdoor recumbant bikes are prohibitively expensive. Our internet, since it is a rural area, is data limited and very expensive so videos or music is out of the question.

Used to LOVE my Huffy bike, have fun!!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Have you tried the intensity balls just use that when you are watching tv or on your computer. Making asking a friend to join you to workout would make it much interesting

What are intensity balls?

[Chrystee 838]

You have to find something you LOVE.. I love crossfit, weightlifting and cycling.. I LOVE my bike..

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

You have to find something you LOVE.. I love crossfit, weightlifting and cycling.. I LOVE my bike..

I agree 100%!

I'm really hoping someone, here can help me come up with an idea. I'm just so frustrated with the limitations of mine and my area vs. my HIGH energy and need to burn calories to maintain my weight loss! Can't wait till my name comes up on the waiting list for the disabled apartment, as there will be more opportunities for socializing and places to walk to. Then it won't be walking for the sake of walking, it'll be a destination. Unfortunately, it'll be a few years

[Chrystee 838]

There's been several ideas.. can you look on craigslist for someone selling a recumbent bike?

I have high energy too, so I clean, do laundry, etc.. but I have a family of 4.

do you have a gym nearby? My gym has a hand bike. I see people using that who have disabilities.. you could get some weights and start doing some weight exercises..

Swimming is also a great exercise.. do you have a pool close by?

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

This has become my most entertaining new thread.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Buy DVDs.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

There's been several ideas.. can you look on craigslist for someone selling a recumbent bike?

I have high energy too, so I clean, do laundry, etc.. but I have a family of 4.

do you have a gym nearby? My gym has a hand bike. I see people using that who have disabilities.. you could get some weights and start doing some weight exercises..

Swimming is also a great exercise.. do you have a pool close by?

A gym is not an option and a hand bike would aggravate the spondylosis in my neck. I've been looking for years for a recumbant outside bike, but all are over $500.00. I do weights, but only able to do certain moves. My legs, despite the problems are my strongest part.

Edited July 9, 2015 by TheRealMeIsHere!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Buy DVDs.

Are there any that you know of that are high energy, dance or Zumba? I've bought some that said they were, but they felt like slow motion to me. As long as I modify the arm moves, that would be a great option!