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Exercise over 70

(82 Posts)
Geryfelin Sat 02-Feb-19 16:59:07

I wonder if there is an ‘armchair yoga’ class near you? This is fun for people with any sort of restricted mobility, for whatever reason. This gentle, supported yoga helps to keep joints flexible and muscles active. We are lucky to have a good class here in Carmarthenshire with a knowledgeable and careful teacher.

Gonegirl Sat 02-Feb-19 16:08:19

Swimming, and next to that, cycling is supposed to be best because your body is supported. So less stress on joints.

overthehill Sat 02-Feb-19 15:54:46

After reading lots of the comments to my post....Efforts to keep healthy/living, it seems lots of people who exercised regularly have ended up with dodgy joints and arthritis. I'm glad I never went down that route. I do believe you should move yourself so walking is good but hard on exercise can do more harm than good.

Gonegirl Sat 02-Feb-19 14:21:08

I pedal at quite a ladylike speed these days.

Gonegirl Sat 02-Feb-19 14:20:12

I had one of these bikes for Xmas because I have become too short to ride my old bike. It means I can keep on cycling to the shops and into the nearby town. Or just for bike rides by the river.
biria.com/series/easy-boarding

Liz46 Sat 02-Feb-19 14:17:43

Tai Chi or yoga on Youtube? I used to go to yoga classes but was embarrassed by my cough (asthma and mild bronchiectasis) but I'm ok at home.

Doodle Sat 02-Feb-19 14:12:06

DH and I walk a lot but do little other exercise. I have poor joints. Both of us have asthma and little stamina for energetic exercise. I just wondered what others do to keep fit and if you have any suggestions for us couch potatoes.