any ideas???

rosiepurves
rosiepurves Member Posts: 18
edited 18. Nov 2009, 10:50 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi all
i'm struggling a bit at the moment to lose weight and really need to exercise the trouble is i have rhematiod arthritis and i'm finding it hard too think of exercise that wont be to heavy on the joints, i know swimming is an option but with 2 kids it's hard to get too the pool reguarly, any ideas welcome thanks

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  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I was told by the Surgeon that cycling on flat’ish ground was good for my knees so long as I keep the saddle high but I have OA not RA., swimming as you say however is the best for you as there’s no load bearing, If you have the money why not get one of the new electric bikes they arn't cheap but they have around 30 miles range, I'm thinking of getting one myself.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there

    Cycling, exercise bike, stretching exercises, hula hooping, swimming, walking, pottering around, looking after two children....... :D

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You supply the children, I'll look after them, :lol: I used to be a nanny when I was in my early 20s - I was a size 10 then, now I'm sort of 16ish :oops: :oops: :oops:
  • airwave
    airwave Member Posts: 579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The whole exercise revolves round time and ability. You have to be selfish with the time, 'me' time is everything and you will benefit, so will the family indirectly.

    I do swim, 2-3 times a week and I'm thinking of getting an electric bike, even if I only use the pedals a bit, its more than I do now.

    8) Its a grin, honest!

    p.s. anyone want a rusty mountainbike with flat tyres? Its good down hills!

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