Posted by Fallen4MyT on February 2, 2005, at 19:56:24
In reply to for you fitness experts, posted by CareBear04 on February 1, 2005, at 20:19:21
Well this is one area I am an expert...and yes swimming is made for you...and they also have aquacise classes you may want to join for people with health issues who can use the buoyancy of the water as to not stress joints and so on..you can run in water and do a lot you cannot do on land :) You may also want to get weights and lift them while sitting...Trust me on this I AM FIT and know my stuff here or I would not suggest this. Be well :)
> hi all,
> i don't know if there's anything in the archives directly related to my question, but i was hoping to get some answers, anyway.
> my body has become deconditioned from months of being ill and not getting exercise. recently, i've developed problems with my knees, especially my right dominant knee. my doctor tells me i need more exercise to get better, but it's hard to do on weak knees. maybe something like swimming would be good? i'm having a bone density scan in a week to see if my bones are ok. i'm only 21, but they say i have a lot of risk factors.
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> i'm underweight according to medical charts, but i weigh more than i look for reasons i can't explain. i don't think my bones are very heavy. i think i've lost a lot of muscle. i've been gaining weight, but no one seems to notice it. maybe it's going to build up my internal organs or something?
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> anyway, i need to get exercise and want to get fit again. can anyone suggest a good regimen? hopefully i'll start swimming soon-- i used to do swim team but haven't been in the pool much in at least five years. i used to run long distance, but that's probably not good for my knees. i'm thin, but my dad jokes about my arms needing toning. my doctors and parents want me to gain weight, but i've gained almost ten pounds already in the past few months, and i really hate to gain more. what kind of strength and aerobic exercise would help me get toned and lean without making me bulky or a lot heavier? and my metabolism has become very sluggish. what's the best way to get it back to normal?
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> thanks everyone! i figure we could all use advice on fitness, so maybe we can trade secrets. thanks!
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