Gym!
I am very blessed to have been able to join a gym I used to belong to, at a price I could afford, due not only to my having a "disability," but to the good heart of the man who signed me up!
I will be able to get in the pool and move around without putting impact on my knees...till I am read to do that again!
And there is also a sauna - Lyme hates heat! - that I can use regularly!
I have not yet solved the challenge of how to set goals when I don't know how I will be from day to day, so I'll appreciate any suggestions on that one from others dealing with chronic illness/pain. But at least I can do something now on days when I am only so-so and not able for a walk
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Lisa
I will be able to get in the pool and move around without putting impact on my knees...till I am read to do that again!
And there is also a sauna - Lyme hates heat! - that I can use regularly!
I have not yet solved the challenge of how to set goals when I don't know how I will be from day to day, so I'll appreciate any suggestions on that one from others dealing with chronic illness/pain. But at least I can do something now on days when I am only so-so and not able for a walk
.Lisa
"The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."
Lisa,
That is great news!!! You are really an inspiration not allowing your chronic illness/pain to keep you from your goals!!!
Does your gym offer the water aerobic classes? I started with those and they really are a good workout.
They gym I went to offered them 3 or 4 days a week, the problem for me was they only offered them at times of day that I could not go to them once I went back to work full time. Another idea, is to perhaps ask a physical therapist/trainer to help you set goals based on your ability. Then there is always googling to get information. . .
Anyway, happy for you and hoping you surpass the goals you have in mind.
Laureen
That is great news!!! You are really an inspiration not allowing your chronic illness/pain to keep you from your goals!!!
Does your gym offer the water aerobic classes? I started with those and they really are a good workout.
They gym I went to offered them 3 or 4 days a week, the problem for me was they only offered them at times of day that I could not go to them once I went back to work full time. Another idea, is to perhaps ask a physical therapist/trainer to help you set goals based on your ability. Then there is always googling to get information. . .
Anyway, happy for you and hoping you surpass the goals you have in mind.
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Thanks very much for the support, Laureen, and for the good idea! I do have a script for PT, but don't have the money. However, maybe I could afford a visit or two, then the occasional one, every 2-3 months. They might be able to help me with goal setting!
They do have water aerobics, but I'm not ready for that yet. I'm just stretching and deep water walking (using a noodle so I don't put impact on my knees). It's kind of frustrating to be back at pre-op exercise. I had gone on to water aerobics, swimming lessons, weights, treadmill, charity walks, etc. I was supposed to be a regular ocean kayaker by now! But I have to keep reminding myself that any movement is better than none at all.
And some day...I'll have it all back again.
Lisa
They do have water aerobics, but I'm not ready for that yet. I'm just stretching and deep water walking (using a noodle so I don't put impact on my knees). It's kind of frustrating to be back at pre-op exercise. I had gone on to water aerobics, swimming lessons, weights, treadmill, charity walks, etc. I was supposed to be a regular ocean kayaker by now! But I have to keep reminding myself that any movement is better than none at all.
And some day...I'll have it all back again.
Lisa
"The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."
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