Given your back issues, I'm going to make a suggestion, tho it's an oldie (I used her video back in 80's) it's very low impact. (Had a back problem then, so got sidelined from gym.) Just checked, and she's still around. ;) The woman who developed this method had back issues. Very low impact but very deep toning. Callanetics Once I got rolling again, I was totally hooked on The Firm. They were young then, coming out of a studio in Charleston, SC. You can do with or without hand/ankle weights. I reached a point where I was doing step aerobics (only their 'step' was a bench a good 18" high) with 7 to 10 lb weights in my hands. Best shape I've ever been in. Geez, I miss those days. :/ I never pursued other exercise videos beyond that, like them that much. One thing I really liked was the low key approach. No one shrieking and screaming, no music blaring and vibrating the walls. (That just drives me crazy personally.) They can and do keep you moving and motivated, and if they haven't changed, it's with subtle music, soothing voice, sort of yoga on steroids, lol. ;) I have 5 favorite videos from the 80's I've used religiously and rotated. Unfortunately The Firm doesn't have my videos at their site anymore. But if they are like they were then, they are good. Build up slowly, at your tolerance, routines are easily tweaked for that. Guarantee you will have sleek lines n firm tone. ;)

haven't really watched many music videos since the early 80's on mtv... don't remember many either!! even tho i wasn't a michael jackson fan, i seem to remember some of his videos most(thriller, billy jean, etc)maybe they played them alot??? also remember a couple of genesis videos...(misunderstanding in particular) my kids showed me one a couple of years ago which was very cool (don't know if it was FF) that had the band in protective clothes and googles and it was a whole series of ball/s (i think)going on a mousetrap like course and ended with colorful paint getting dumped on all of them... very clever... i don't have time to search for it, but does it ring a bell with anyone?? it's a worthwhile view!!

Seems to be lot's of walkers out there. I love doing the 3 mile Walk Away the Pounds with Leslie Sansone when it's nasty ourside. During nice weather, I have a route that I walk in our small community. It never fails though, I start out alone, but by the time I finish my laps, quite a few other ladies will join in. Some pushing a stroller, some walking their dog, I think everyone looks forward to our time out-and-about. We always have a good time on our walks. Pam.

I was ill for years and lost a lot of muscle mass, and my knees just killed me. I asked my doctor for some simple exercises, which she provided. After that, I was able to move on to a stationary bike - no resistance - and a treadmill at about 2.5 miles per hour, and that strengthened my knees right up. Here is a link that might be useful: simple knee exercises.