Exercise and Fitness

eShirl

(18,791 posts) Tue Nov 24, 2020, 11:15 AM Nov 2020

when I need to move, but don't feel up for a regular workout UPDATED 5/4/2021

this is easy and feels good to do:

love,
eShirl

PS - this is commercially unavailable, since the original vhs tape from... guessing the 1980's

***UPDATE 5/4/2021***
- minutes ago, the official Richard Simmons channel posted a "part 1" of Stretching To the Classics:

* "new" classical music
* video still needs remastering

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when I need to move, but don't feel up for a regular workout UPDATED 5/4/2021 (Original Post) eShirl Nov 2020 OP

Great idea, though Richard Simmons is just too much for me Rorey Nov 2020 #1

don't worry - he's completely silent and low-key for this one eShirl Nov 2020 #2

I laughed when I saw it was Richard Simmons jmbar2 Nov 2020 #3

yw! eShirl Nov 2020 #4

I start the day with my own bastardized version of Tai Chi movements. Midnight Writer Nov 2020 #5

that sounds awesome actually eShirl Dec 2022 #8

My Exercise Jam Eldar948 Feb 2021 #6

haha eShirl Dec 2022 #9

Here's what I did: I found an exercise bike that I could use while watching Jeopardy CTyankee Mar 2021 #7

I used to have a recumbent exercise bike (former gym equipment) and it was great eShirl Dec 2022 #10

I need a walker for such things as museum visits. My base of spine arthritis is just too painful CTyankee Dec 2022 #11

Rorey

(8,513 posts)

1. Great idea, though Richard Simmons is just too much for me

Reply to eShirl (Original post)

Tue Nov 24, 2020, 11:18 AM

Nov 2020

I'll ad lib.

eShirl

(18,791 posts)

2. don't worry - he's completely silent and low-key for this one

Reply to Rorey (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 24, 2020, 11:19 AM

Nov 2020

jmbar2

(6,088 posts)

3. I laughed when I saw it was Richard Simmons

Reply to eShirl (Original post)

Tue Nov 24, 2020, 11:38 AM

Nov 2020

...but I've been at my desk for a couple of hours and realized that I needed the stretch. It is a good one! Did it all the way.

Thanks!

eShirl

(18,791 posts)

4. yw!

Reply to jmbar2 (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 24, 2020, 11:39 AM

Nov 2020

Midnight Writer

(22,969 posts)

5. I start the day with my own bastardized version of Tai Chi movements.

Reply to eShirl (Original post)

Tue Nov 24, 2020, 03:15 PM

Nov 2020

Not at all authentic, just a bit of stretching and flexing to get the blood flowing.

eShirl

(18,791 posts)

8. that sounds awesome actually

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #5)

Sat Dec 31, 2022, 05:07 AM

Dec 2022

Eldar948

(3 posts)

6. My Exercise Jam

Reply to eShirl (Original post)

Wed Feb 3, 2021, 01:13 PM

Feb 2021

Lmao I start my day with this

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eShirl

(18,791 posts)

9. haha

Reply to Eldar948 (Reply #6)

Sat Dec 31, 2022, 05:08 AM

Dec 2022

CTyankee

(65,012 posts)

7. Here's what I did: I found an exercise bike that I could use while watching Jeopardy

Reply to eShirl (Original post)

Tue Mar 23, 2021, 04:31 PM

Mar 2021

Mine is comfortable for us seniors, padded seat and back, grab bars to the side to steady yourself. Not expensive but you have to be able to put it together or, like us, have someone who is handy do it. I started slowly and have worked up to20 minutes twice a day. Took Saturday off when I was super busy out of the house but goal is achievable most days. It gets my heart rate up a bit and is wonderful for my arthritic knees! It was reasonably priced and I got free shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/Recumbent-Exercise-Bike-Adults-Seniors/dp/B083DTFL37/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo-aCBhC-ARIsAAkNQiuwY5npUHyhyst7Izx7XU03WffN8N6MsIbhPPYkiUz2PIhdhHoVquQaAj-zEALw_wcB&hvadid=174229380362&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9003236&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12132017969865950918&hvtargid=kwd-7519968367&hydadcr=24628_9648893&keywords=exercise+bikes+for+seniors&qid=1616535009&sr=8-1

eShirl

(18,791 posts)

10. I used to have a recumbent exercise bike (former gym equipment) and it was great

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #7)

Sat Dec 31, 2022, 05:17 AM

Dec 2022

I stopped using it and gave it away when I realized for the sake of my mid-upper back, I really need the upright exercise. (I sit way too much as it is.) So I've got a Gazelle strider that I use to go for a leisurely stroll and watch the sunrise over the neighbor's house across the street, if I'm early enough

CTyankee

(65,012 posts)

11. I need a walker for such things as museum visits. My base of spine arthritis is just too painful

Reply to eShirl (Reply #10)

Sat Dec 31, 2022, 11:08 AM

Dec 2022

after a certain amount of time. I learned this on my much awaited, wanted visit to the Matisse exhibit at MoMA last summer (during the heat wave). My back was in screaming pain. Never again.

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