I figure that stair climb (even without weights) would also be rather effective considering the alternating substantial load bearing on each leg...as for upper body Id throw in pullups/chin-ups for those who can manage such.
I say even "hanging" building up from 5 seconds to 20-30 seconds several times a day, for those of us who are way out of shape. I bought one of those doorway gadgets from KMart for about A$18. At first I could not even grip it, let alone hang, but after a week, I noticed a big difference in my back (no niggly pain throughout the day), and way better sleep.
As always, thank you! I won't be able to do much for my fingers (although I did get a mechanical keyboard and have started playing the piano again, which are both supposed to help), but my knees and hips are still salvageable! Also, I request you demonstrate exercises like #1 whilst holding the cat in the future 😁🤣
Hey Sibylle! Ha! Yes, I should have used Sebas, my cat, as the weight! He would have loved that. Anything for attention. 😆 (In fact he's sitting on my keyboard now making me type around him.😻) Thanks so much for your wonderful support! 🙏🙏🙏
Piano will DEFINITELY help. I remember about 15 years ago that my hands went through about 2 months of "growing pains" when I went back to daily piano. I pushed through and it made a HUGE difference!
What when I have problem with the Knies ?....the first 2 exercises seem to me not suitable for painful Knies...I 'll try the others. I was told jumping on the Trampoline helps
Hehe... I need "precursor" exercises. I just tried #2 and I couldn't even bend down 20cm LOL Hmmm... that's what happens to you when you ignore your body and assume that you stay the same throughout life without putting in any effort. So yeah... I'm gonna have to go look for exercises that will make me strong enough to do these basic exercises ;)
Do you currently do anything for your bone density?
I figure that stair climb (even without weights) would also
be rather effective considering the alternating substantial
load bearing on each leg...as for upper body Id throw in
pullups/chin-ups for those who can manage such.
Stair climb definitely.
Pull ups... not really because weight bearing is what you need
I say even "hanging" building up from 5 seconds to 20-30 seconds several times a day, for those of us who are way out of shape. I bought one of those doorway gadgets from KMart for about A$18. At first I could not even grip it, let alone hang, but after a week, I noticed a big difference in my back (no niggly pain throughout the day), and way better sleep.
As always, thank you! I won't be able to do much for my fingers (although I did get a mechanical keyboard and have started playing the piano again, which are both supposed to help), but my knees and hips are still salvageable!
Also, I request you demonstrate exercises like #1 whilst holding the cat in the future 😁🤣
Hey Sibylle! Ha! Yes, I should have used Sebas, my cat, as the weight! He would have loved that. Anything for attention. 😆 (In fact he's sitting on my keyboard now making me type around him.😻) Thanks so much for your wonderful support! 🙏🙏🙏
+1 for the Sebas Lift demonstration request!
🤔 ...would a cat generally be in the good weight range for this, assuming cooperation?
Piano will DEFINITELY help.
I remember about 15 years ago that my hands went through about 2 months of "growing pains" when I went back to daily piano. I pushed through and it made a HUGE difference!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I think I saw a mouse head toward the house during the farmer walk!
Lol. Yes, it looks like one doesn't it. 😆But it was a leaf. It was a pretty windy day
Love these exercises but I can’t do lunges!
Do you have any alternatives?
What about Step Downs (like you're stepping down from a step) with a weight. Or Step Ups?
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Many thanks and as I have stairs in my house I will try them😏
What when I have problem with the Knies ?....the first 2 exercises seem to me not suitable for painful Knies...I 'll try the others. I was told jumping on the Trampoline helps
Watch this to help with Osteoarthritic knees... ua-cam.com/video/hgYdkSITKgk/v-deo.html
You could try a vibration plate , like I mentioned at the end.
Hehe... I need "precursor" exercises.
I just tried #2 and I couldn't even bend down 20cm LOL
Hmmm... that's what happens to you when you ignore your body and assume that you stay the same throughout life without putting in any effort.
So yeah... I'm gonna have to go look for exercises that will make me strong enough to do these basic exercises ;)
Celtic Salt
Osporisis a kill mi😢😢