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So out of shape (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 OP
What I find helpful claudette Nov 2023 #1
Thank you XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #2
I know what you mean.... claudette Nov 2023 #3
I'll update everyone XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #4
👍 claudette Nov 2023 #5
Congratulations. You've made it up and down a modest staircase multiple times . . . Journeyman Nov 2023 #6
You're so kind XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #7
How are you doing now ? OnDoutside Apr 2024 #8
Still need more XanaDUer2 Apr 2024 #9
Yes, I completely understand, ever decreasing circles. OnDoutside Apr 2024 #10
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claudette

(4,484 posts)
1. What I find helpful
Wed Nov 29, 2023, 03:49 PM
Nov 2023

is a simple rowing machine. Not the HUGE ones, just one with a small footprint and a way to increase the hydraulic tension so that you can advance in time. It's even good for seniors. It's aerobic and helps muscles without putting pressure on joints (I have an injured foot).

I do it every day. 50 rows at a time until I feel up to building up to more.

XanaDUer2

(13,829 posts)
2. Thank you
Wed Nov 29, 2023, 03:53 PM
Nov 2023

I need to do something. I'll start with stairs. Its just so embarrassing to be this out of shape

claudette

(4,484 posts)
3. I know what you mean....
Wed Nov 29, 2023, 03:58 PM
Nov 2023

A while ago, I attended a wedding out of town and had to do so much walking it really was uncomfortable. I vowed to do something about it. I'm starting to feel better after using the rowing machine. It wasn't expensive ($99 on Amazon) and it seems to be helping me.

Good luck with the stairs. I have trouble walking UP stairs because of my foot/knee/hip. So I had to find something easier. Hope the stairs work for you!

Journeyman

(15,143 posts)
6. Congratulations. You've made it up and down a modest staircase multiple times . . .
Wed Nov 29, 2023, 05:01 PM
Nov 2023

That's more than you did last week, and despite any aches and pains you may have today, those will gradually recede and the staircase will be easier to climb. Mix in some modest walks around the block, just to limber your muscles and get accustomed to moving, and I'm certain you'll be feeling better soon.

I began as modestly as you. That was 80 pounds ago. It took time, it took a little pain, but mostly it took consistency. Keep it up. Make it your goal just to do the modest exercises you have in mind for today. With patience, the distances will grow, the effort will become easier (despite the increases in so many incremental ways), and your health will be the better for it.

Take care. And take your time!

XanaDUer2

(13,829 posts)
7. You're so kind
Wed Nov 29, 2023, 05:12 PM
Nov 2023

Ty for your response. I have constant back, left-thigh pain I'm hoping will be addressed. I'm sure its my back and sitting in a crappy chair all day. 2 yrs sitting since i retired disabled.

Yes, that's how I'm approaching this. I'll try it 3 times tomorrow

OnDoutside

(20,656 posts)
8. How are you doing now ?
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 02:47 PM
Apr 2024

I've lost 180 pounds since 2016 and one of the first things I bought was a smart watch. It was amazing to discover that up to that point, for a few years if I walked 1,000 steps a day it would have been a lot.

If you get one, don't worry about setting targets, just see how many steps you walk per day over a week. Then set a realistic target beyond your average. I have my average up to about 8000 steps a day, but my minimum target is 5000.

Another tip I was given was to walk out the door for 5 minutes and back again, then that's a 10 minute walk. Build it up from there.

XanaDUer2

(13,829 posts)
9. Still need more
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 03:14 PM
Apr 2024

I've slacked off. I have depression, so getting going is hard. Its a vicious cycle. Thanks for asking

OnDoutside

(20,656 posts)
10. Yes, I completely understand, ever decreasing circles.
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 04:18 PM
Apr 2024

I've had so many false starts over the years, small manageable steps is what got me going eventually. Best wishes, keep trying 👍

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