Exercise with disabilities

Shandi · 01-28-2013, 11:17 AM

My wrists don't bend.
My elbows don't fully straighten.
Have had toe fusions - all of them.
Had knee replacements.

Exercising is difficult for me. I cannot do too many of the weight exercises and because of my feet and elbows, doing aerobics is rough.

Can anyone recommend a slow paced, easier aerobic DVD? Joyce Vedral, modified, I can do as far as weight training, but I need cardio without joining a gym. I cannot walk distances, much less jog or run. I tried Richard Simmon's wheelchair workout...but wasn't helpful at all.

creseis · 01-28-2013, 11:21 AM

Have you tried a stationary bike or recumbent bicycle?

Shandi · 01-28-2013, 12:14 PM

I don't have access to a bike and no room for one in my tiny condo.

When I DID have the opportunity to go to the gym I absolutely hated the bike. I could handle it and get my heart rate up, but to sit for even 15 minutes with my favorite music blasting was torture. I much preferred weights where I did something different every minute or so - which is why if I could find a more slow paced "aerobic" exercise I might be able to be more motivated.

Flake · 01-28-2013, 07:50 PM

alassea · 01-29-2013, 04:55 AM

t-tapp

rose1 · 02-02-2013, 02:15 PM

Give Callanetics a whirl. You do the exercises to your ability, never forcing anything. Kneeling exercises can be done while standing. There is no impact or bouncing around whatsoever. The exercises are very gentle on all your joints. It might work for you.

01-28-2013, 11:17 AM	#1
Shandi Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3 Gallery: Shandi Stats: 153/145/125 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 1/1/2013	Exercise with disabilities My wrists don't bend. My elbows don't fully straighten. Have had toe fusions - all of them. Had knee replacements. Exercising is difficult for me. I cannot do too many of the weight exercises and because of my feet and elbows, doing aerobics is rough. Can anyone recommend a slow paced, easier aerobic DVD? Joyce Vedral, modified, I can do as far as weight training, but I need cardio without joining a gym. I cannot walk distances, much less jog or run. I tried Richard Simmon's wheelchair workout...but wasn't helpful at all.

01-28-2013, 07:50 PM	#4
Flake Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tahoe (winter) New England(summer) Posts: 41 Gallery: Flake Stats: 225	Swim

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01-28-2013, 11:21 AM	#2
creseis Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 897 Gallery: creseis Stats: 163/152/135 WOE: Atkins/Eades's/Volek and Phinney/Attia.. Ketogenic Start Date: Jan 10.2013	Have you tried a stationary bike or recumbent bicycle?

01-28-2013, 12:14 PM	#3
Shandi Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3 Gallery: Shandi Stats: 153/145/125 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 1/1/2013	I don't have access to a bike and no room for one in my tiny condo. When I DID have the opportunity to go to the gym I absolutely hated the bike. I could handle it and get my heart rate up, but to sit for even 15 minutes with my favorite music blasting was torture. I much preferred weights where I did something different every minute or so - which is why if I could find a more slow paced "aerobic" exercise I might be able to be more motivated.

01-29-2013, 04:55 AM	#5
alassea Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 227 Gallery: alassea WOE: kiss	t-tapp

02-02-2013, 02:15 PM	#6
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,185 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	Give Callanetics a whirl. You do the exercises to your ability, never forcing anything. Kneeling exercises can be done while standing. There is no impact or bouncing around whatsoever. The exercises are very gentle on all your joints. It might work for you.