Going to the gym
alykat
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Hi
I am 60 years of age and relatively fit but want to improve my fitness levels, as well as Nordic walking and Pilates I also want to increase my upper body strength so I joined a gym. But I am really struggling with the equipment as I have inflammatory osteoarthritis in my fingers which is very painful and makes it hard to grip things. I have found that all the equipment requires me to have a good grip whether I am pulling, pushing or lifting. Does anyone know of any adaptions or gloves or something I can use?
Thanks for the input
Alykat
I am 60 years of age and relatively fit but want to improve my fitness levels, as well as Nordic walking and Pilates I also want to increase my upper body strength so I joined a gym. But I am really struggling with the equipment as I have inflammatory osteoarthritis in my fingers which is very painful and makes it hard to grip things. I have found that all the equipment requires me to have a good grip whether I am pulling, pushing or lifting. Does anyone know of any adaptions or gloves or something I can use?
Thanks for the input
Alykat
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Hi Alykat
I have a gym membership but since I had a very painful winter last year I haven't been! I do however use fingerless gloves that i order off amazon.co.uk that have grips on so they might work? My gym offer a free consultation service so maybe speak to a trainer and explain your situation and see what they advisegood for you for making yourself go...its on my to do list!
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alykat wrote:Hi
I am 60 years of age and relatively fit but want to improve my fitness levels, as well as Nordic walking and Pilates I also want to increase my upper body strength so I joined a gym. But I am really struggling with the equipment as I have inflammatory osteoarthritis in my fingers which is very painful and makes it hard to grip things. I have found that all the equipment requires me to have a good grip whether I am pulling, pushing or lifting. Does anyone know of any adaptions or gloves or something I can use?
Thanks for the input
Alykat
Hello Alykat
It would be more helpful to talk to a professional trainer.0 -
S3ren85 wrote:Hi Alykat
I have a gym membership but since I had a very painful winter last year I haven't been! I do however use fingerless gloves that i order off amazon.co.uk that have grips on so they might work? My gym offer a free consultation service so maybe speak to a trainer and explain your situation and see what they advisegood for you for making yourself go...its on my to do list!
Thanks, I have found that all the trainers are about 12 and do not understand my limitations. Plus as I work full time any classes for the older person/not so able are in the day time. But I will try again. Not giving up yet.0 -
I joined a local authority gym just before having a knee replacement revised. I found the young man (not 12
) very helpful, warning me which machines I should avoid and which I should go on very briefy. Everything had to be set at the lowest level for me but he was great at helping.
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