Life Low Impact Exercises - Page 2

**luv** · 08-17-2008, 06:00 PM

I'm sick and tired of gaining the weight back I lost last year and feeling tired all the time. I can't go work out at the gym at work, because I don't know what's low impact and what's not. The only thing I know of is walking. I like to walk, but it might be nice to change it up or find something I can do inside if it's raining.

I mean low impact as in nothing strenuous on my back. I'm 31, and I've been told I could already be a condidate for a three level fusion in my lower back. Usually, it's something tramatic that's happened or something that you've done over and over for a long time. I was a very active kid. I used to compete in roller skating. Took quite a few falls, so maybe that weakened my back some. Whenever I hit puberty, I gained a lot of weight in explicably. Had problems keeping it off ever since. Sudden weight gain also added stress to my back.

Now, with my back being how it is, and not knowing what exercises I can do, it takes me eating less than 800 calories per day to lose any weight. HELP!!! Does anyone know of any exercises that would be good for me and not hurt my back? Same for workout equipment.

**luv** · 08-17-2008, 06:10 PM

I may look into it, but with my finances and job situation, I'll have to hold off. Any free exercises?

**DeezNutz** · 08-17-2008, 06:10 PM

I think you could get something decent for around $500. The $400 Walmart model would probably do you justice. I know a lot of folks will say that you need to upgrade to a better model, but it's kinda like televisions: You're not going to get all the bells and whistles, but you'll still get the basic function that you need.

Deberg_1990 · 08-17-2008, 06:11 PM

Wii Fit?

**DeezNutz** · 08-17-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I may look into it, but with my finances and job situation, I'll have to hold off. Any free exercises?

Bike. Not the Vulture kind, although this type might lead to a form of exercise previously suggested.

**luv** · 08-17-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Wii Fit?

$$$

You all could take up a collection and get me one.

**luv** · 08-17-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Bike. Not the Vulture kind, although this type might lead to a form of exercise previously suggested.

I don't see anything wrong with that.

**noa** · 08-17-2008, 06:14 PM

Have you tried yoga for your back? I would recommend just getting a book or a DVD for some basic back stretches/poses. Spending 20-30 minutes just stretching and doing yoga positions a few times a week can really go far for back pain (at least in my experience). I was not flexible at all when I started, but little by little every week I improved and now I can do some cool stretches I never thought I would pull off. And its budget friendly.

**luv** · 08-17-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by noa

Have you tried yoga for your back? I would recommend just getting a book or a DVD for some basic back stretches/poses. Spending 20-30 minutes just stretching and doing yoga positions a few times a week can really go far for back pain (at least in my experience). I was not flexible at all when I started, but little by little every week I improved and now I can do some cool stretches I never thought I would pull off.

I have some stretches that I do, but I'm thinking more along the lines of something that's going to burn some calories.

**Bwana** · 08-17-2008, 06:16 PM

Buy a bag (if you have a place to hang one) and a set of gloves. You'll smoke the weight so fast, you won't know what hit you.

**luv** · 08-17-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Buy a bag (if you have a place to hang one) and a set of gloves. You'll smoke the weight so fast, you won't know what hit you.

I thought about that last year when I was dieting. I thought about getting my dad a punching bag to hang in his garage. That would be fun, relieve stress, and burn calories.

**DeezNutz** · 08-17-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Buy a bag (if you have a place to hang one) and a set of gloves. You'll smoke the weight so fast, you won't know what hit you.

True story? How often and how long? Interesting...

**noa** · 08-17-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I have some stretches that I do, but I'm thinking more along the lines of something that's going to burn some calories.

I hear ya. If you stick with it and get into more complex positions, you'll actually end up burning a lot of calories. The thing with yoga is that you would probably want to do all sorts of positions eventually, not just ones that work your back, so everything balances out. If you get into doing that, it can really be a vigorous work out, but it definitely takes some time to get to that point.

**luv** · 08-17-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

True story? How often and how long? Interesting...

http://www.healthstatus.com/cbc.html

This will help you figure that out. Go down to Boxing - punching bag.

**noa** · 08-17-2008, 06:22 PM

A pilates ball might also be a good investment. You can do a lot with them and it won't cost much. I'm sure there's some good stuff you can do for your back with a pilates ball.

**DeezNutz** · 08-17-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

http://www.healthstatus.com/cbc.html

This will help you figure that out. Go down to Boxing - punching bag.

Thanks. Cool site.

08-17-2008, 06:00 PM
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6199600	Low Impact Exercises I'm sick and tired of gaining the weight back I lost last year and feeling tired all the time. I can't go work out at the gym at work, because I don't know what's low impact and what's not. The only thing I know of is walking. I like to walk, but it might be nice to change it up or find something I can do inside if it's raining. I mean low impact as in nothing strenuous on my back. I'm 31, and I've been told I could already be a condidate for a three level fusion in my lower back. Usually, it's something tramatic that's happened or something that you've done over and over for a long time. I was a very active kid. I used to compete in roller skating. Took quite a few falls, so maybe that weakened my back some. Whenever I hit puberty, I gained a lot of weight in explicably. Had problems keeping it off ever since. Sudden weight gain also added stress to my back. Now, with my back being how it is, and not knowing what exercises I can do, it takes me eating less than 800 calories per day to lose any weight. HELP!!! Does anyone know of any exercises that would be good for me and not hurt my back? Same for workout equipment.
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08-17-2008, 06:10 PM	#16
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6199600	I may look into it, but with my finances and job situation, I'll have to hold off. Any free exercises?
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08-17-2008, 06:11 PM	#18
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Wii Fit? __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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08-17-2008, 06:14 PM	#22
noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $1515453	Have you tried yoga for your back? I would recommend just getting a book or a DVD for some basic back stretches/poses. Spending 20-30 minutes just stretching and doing yoga positions a few times a week can really go far for back pain (at least in my experience). I was not flexible at all when I started, but little by little every week I improved and now I can do some cool stretches I never thought I would pull off. And its budget friendly. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes, well, he eats you.
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08-17-2008, 06:16 PM	#24
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139463647	Buy a bag (if you have a place to hang one) and a set of gloves. You'll smoke the weight so fast, you won't know what hit you. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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08-17-2008, 06:22 PM	#29
noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $1515453	A pilates ball might also be a good investment. You can do a lot with them and it won't cost much. I'm sure there's some good stuff you can do for your back with a pilates ball. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes, well, he eats you.
Posts: 8,302