Starting my exercise program again...wish me luck!

Stellar · 09-20-2008, 04:35 PM

So it has been a little over three months siunce I had to stop all exercise due to the accident that I was in. I finally feel strong enough (just barely...) to get back to it. Running is out of the question because the leg is still weak; it even tries to give out from time to time. Same with walking, really. So, I am going to have the bike overhauled at the local shop and start riding. The goal is to maybe start riding to work which is 10 miles away. This is a good time of year to start since the serious heat is behind us and the rain has mostly stopped. But I need to build up to it and make sure that I don't have any lingering balance issues. Plus I have yoga once a week at the college. That is really going to help with the strength and the balance.

Anyway, just thought I would share. It feels good to be able to do anything, so I won't complain if it turns out to not be very much at first.

shapeup1 · 09-20-2008, 05:01 PM

Go for it.....remember "easy does it"

Good luck

anniemo · 09-20-2008, 05:02 PM

good luck and be mindful of how your body feels! the yoga will be great for your recovery!

JuliaL · 09-21-2008, 06:00 AM

I absolutely love cycling! Sorry to hear about your accident, but I'm glad you're getting better and are feeling ready to get some exercise. Good luck!

09-20-2008, 04:35 PM	#1
Stellar MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gilbert,AZ USA Posts: 1,349 Gallery: Stellar Stats: 267/207/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2005	Starting my exercise program again...wish me luck! So it has been a little over three months siunce I had to stop all exercise due to the accident that I was in. I finally feel strong enough (just barely...) to get back to it. Running is out of the question because the leg is still weak; it even tries to give out from time to time. Same with walking, really. So, I am going to have the bike overhauled at the local shop and start riding. The goal is to maybe start riding to work which is 10 miles away. This is a good time of year to start since the serious heat is behind us and the rain has mostly stopped. But I need to build up to it and make sure that I don't have any lingering balance issues. Plus I have yoga once a week at the college. That is really going to help with the strength and the balance. Anyway, just thought I would share. It feels good to be able to do anything, so I won't complain if it turns out to not be very much at first. __________________ Don't focus on what you can't do. Find something you can do.

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09-20-2008, 05:01 PM	#2
shapeup1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 235 Gallery: shapeup1	Go for it.....remember "easy does it" Good luck

09-20-2008, 05:02 PM	#3
anniemo MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: brooklyn, ny Posts: 1,363 Gallery: anniemo WOE: whole organic lc	good luck and be mindful of how your body feels! the yoga will be great for your recovery!

09-21-2008, 06:00 AM	#4
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,326 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/145/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	I absolutely love cycling! Sorry to hear about your accident, but I'm glad you're getting better and are feeling ready to get some exercise. Good luck!