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Posted 6/27/2008 12:00 PM (GMT 0)
ivy, I have to agree on the boxing. My kids have a Wii and I used it for boxing games and I sweated right away and it felt good. There is something about punching a little guy on the TV to get out stress. Especially when my hubby was the other oponent. :) Karen
Posted 6/27/2008 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
OH great idea - I don't know how tight money is but you could get the Wii or the Wii fit! I break a sweat just playing the baseball game on there. And why don't you buy the exercise tapes used online? Try ebay or half.com? I'm sure you will find something!!
Posted 6/27/2008 1:49 PM (GMT 0)

Check out collagevideo.com.  The specialize in exercise DVDs and some equipment.  They're definitely not the cheapest around, but they've got just about anything you could want.  And the staff and customer reviews are really helpful.  I don't always buy from them, but it's a great resource for info, if you can't try the DVD before buying.  You can even watch clips of some of the DVDs.

(I'm not affiliated with Collage in any way.  I've purchased from them in the past, and found their reviews helpful.)

Posted 6/27/2008 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
I have alot of workout equiptment, one of the recent ones I bought off of ebay was the body slide, I'm pretty sure it's from the mid 80's (cheryl ladd was promoting it) and you put the little booties on over your running shoes and glide back and forth (like skating) from side to side, man what a cardio workout that is and it's great for toning the butt and legs.

I also have a punching bag and it truly is a great stress reliever too plus it's great for the muscles because you're not just whacking thin air, but something is always better than nothing so if you have a wii, then utilize it.

:)

Posted 6/27/2008 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
This has been an interesting thread! Boxing....really!

Ivy- Don't fear the belly dancing ostomy accessory...throw a tube top on top on it and get on with it girl! Should you ever get to that point. Judging from your activity level now I'd say the Humira is treating you pretty well!
Posted 6/28/2008 5:46 AM (GMT 0)
Money is pretty tight and I don't have a Wii :-(

Broom - The thought of that bag just jiggling away does make me laugh, though :-). I could stick bells to it...

pb, do you use gloves when you box, or just bash away, bare-fisted?
Posted 6/28/2008 6:29 AM (GMT 0)
I use gloves, they came with the bag...some of the equiptment I have came from the "Bargain Finder" it's used items, for very cheap, some people even give all kinds of stuff away for free just to get rid of it...if you have a paper like that where you live, it would be worth purchasing so you could see what kind of equiptment is listed for cheap or free...that's where we bought our weider gym, brand new worth over 1000.00 and we got it for 350.00 and it was in perfect condition...same with the stationary bike we have...there's great deals out there if you're tight with $$$.

:)
Posted 6/28/2008 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
I am surprised I would think s/he (pt) would try to make it more flexible, unless it is very fragile right now. IDK, I usually deal with people who recovering from injuries.
Posted 6/29/2008 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
What's idk, Navy?

I'm not sure what the reasoning is. It could be that he wants the inflammation to subside, and then he'll start on proper therapy. We'll see.

I tried walking with hand-weights yesterday. That was great and effective exercise!
Posted 6/29/2008 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
IDK=I don't know

Sounds like good reasoning to me waiting for the inflammation to subside.
Posted 6/29/2008 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
WOW! What a lot of active Crohnies out there. I feel quite lazy compared to some, I walk 40 minutes a day and do Yoga 2-3 times a week. My job can be very physical so I tend to do less the days I work. Good luck with your exercise Ivy - and dont over do it! lol
Jo
Posted 6/30/2008 10:07 AM (GMT 0)
You sound admirably active to me, Jo. You do a *lot*

I.
Posted 6/30/2008 10:07 AM (GMT 0)
PS. I don't think I'm overdoing it. Have worked out that, at this point, it actually makes me feel better. Most days, it's the only thing that gives me energy.
Posted 7/2/2008 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
One interesting thing: the physio said that the pred may have caused my tendon problems! He says steroids are as destructive to tendons are they are to bones. *sigh*

It's worth knowing, I think.
Posted 7/2/2008 7:06 AM (GMT 0)
I was going to suggest Wii Fit also, if you could afford a system...Wii Sports is great exercise and it comes with the system(always see news stories about doctors, hospitals and seniors homes around here using it to help) and I know I myself just started Wii Fit and find it awesome...since you can go at your own pace, don't have to leave the house, and you don't have to pay overprices for classes when all the yoga (about 20 or so poses) you can get on there fully explained..and other games, all for strength, yoga, balance and other. Thats basically my exercise now aside from my job.
Posted 7/2/2008 8:22 AM (GMT 0)
I love in-line skating. Slow ride does wonders to me. However, sometimes, when I am tired, I feel my bowels complaining :) Last Saturday, I was in-line skating and after that - swimming. Very nice combination.
Posted 7/3/2008 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
Is in-line skating the same thing as roller-blading? I've been really tempted to try that, but I'm so hopelessly uncoordinated that I think I'd make a fool of myself :-). Besides, skates cost $.

I agree, though - a great combination, and it sounds fun!
Posted 7/3/2008 4:49 AM (GMT 0)
Just a follow up on this topic Ivy....I purchased a beginner's Tai Chi dvd today....we'll see how this fits into everything! Won't be watching it until I get back from vacation though. Probably need it then too. Helping Son & Daughter-in-Law move in and set up their first house. Can't wait!
Posted 7/3/2008 10:26 AM (GMT 0)
Ivy6, I think in-line skating is the same as roller-blading. For three years, I am still a beginner, but I do not care if I look funny (surely I do, because I am so slow) I enjoy it and it does me good, so I suggest you to give it a try.
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