I'm curious to see what you all do for exercise. I really struggle with this. The best thing I found was aquatics but the nearest facility is 45 minutes from home. By the time I get off work I just have no energy left.
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Yoga and walking. I live far from everything, too, it's rough! I would swim all the time if I lived closer to the therapy pool!
I'm excited hubby just told us after my DD graduation from college we are going to mt for night. Tried to get hot tub and not available. So will settle indoor pool with a steam shower in room. I will sleep like baby tomorrow.
Do you have a health center/hospital that has a pool. My doctor wrote me a prescription to do pool therapy. Wherever they have physical therapy they have a pool. Just a suggestion. I also had my dr write for massages and Accupuncture. I cancelled after 3 sessions because it seemed to be causing me more pain so I will stick with pool therapy.
You can do minimal resistance training in your own home. Books for weights. Crunches, sit ups, push ups. There are lots of exercises online that are free. When all else fails, just walk. You can do stretches along the way. Best all round.
I walk or ride my bicycle. I have arthritis in my knees and hips, my rheumatologist suggested riding a bicycle to keep the joints moving freely. I keep a slow pace so I don't over do it.