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glenda_al

17 years ago

Exercise DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Bad back not so bad, since doing back strengthening machines and 8 lbs weights at health club.

Water aerobics is great, but now I see there is more I Should have been doing long long time ago.

AND now I don't have to use those carts as a crutch if I'm just going for one item in a store. Yahoo!

What's your form of exercise, and are you regular at it?

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kayjones
17 years ago
My elderly dog and I walk an average of 3 miles a day, every day. I think this has helped us keep our healthy weight and keeps our body joints moving the way they should.
zeetera
17 years ago
I remember I used to scream everytime I stooped down and stood up again because of pain in my knees. After I started at the gym I forgot I even had the problem. Also has helped with shortness of breath.
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western_pa_luann
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And I walk with DH whenever he wants to.

I believe in "Move it or lose it!"
bigfoot_liz
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for the last 1.5 yrs since we got a Wii i have made exercising a habit. 2 months ago i got Wii EA SportsActive and have done 2-30 day challenges in a row, not missing a single workout and actually doing many more than requirred (2 workout days 1 day off). what motivates me? i do the workout in the evening, really push myself to get a good workout, get done & have some protein (milk or protein drink) get in the shower, use my wonderful philosophy shower products (very relaxing) then hit the bed. i am always exhausted and can't wait to lay down...and i am out in minutes! and i sleep better and wake-up feeling great. i think i do better at work too. on days when it's a rest day and i don't do a workout (very rare or i'm really sick) i have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and feel horrible the next a.m. ~ liz
carol_in_california
17 years ago
I agree that exercise works wonders. As soon as I see my doc and get find out what exercises I specifically need for my back, I will be faithful about doing them. My appointment is Tuesday.
The thought of having back pain that will prevent me from enjoying my grandkids is going to be my motivation.
jemdandy
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Yes, exercise is important. This spring, after a stent was installed in one of my heart arteries, I was nursed by to phisical health through a program of monitored exercise. Mind you, not violent execise, but a gentle build up to higher levels while monitored. Six weeks of rehab did wonders.

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