If you have RA............................NEVER STOP MOVING!!!!!!
I know, easier said than done.
Spin...............
I love love love spin! This workout is a great high cardio and muscle building class. During the average class you will burn anywhere from 400-600 calories and bike 8 to 12 miles. That is great! The other day when I went to give myself my Enbrel shot I notived my thighs have gotten crazy toned. Even my arms are getting toned. This combined with my weight loss has made me very happy. On occasion if I really push it I will have some mild knee pain. There can be definate wrist pain if you lean forward alot and push all your weight on your hands. I try to be sure and ride hands free through most of the workout. This has done two things for me, taken the pressure off my joints, and started to tone my core muscles (even better). So, if you are looking for something different, give spin a try.
Yoga...............
Dont be scared!!!! I had wanted to do yoga since I was a teenager but was intimidated due to my weight. I finally got the courage up at 29 years old and love it! No matter what your size or physical ability yoga is great. I took a class that went slow and I built up strength and flexiblity as I went on. This is a great stress reliever and really makes me feel in tune with my body, not to mention I feel super cute walking down the street with my yoga mat :):)
SOGA: What is this you ask? Senior yoga. I have found myself really enjoying the gentle yoga classes. It is very relaxing and feels great for strecthing out after a tough spin class. I am the youngest person in the class, but I dont care. I prefer it. Finally! Now when I am doing yoga and every joint in my body cracks with every single move, I can laugh with everyone becuase we are all in the same boat:)
SOGA: What is this you ask? Senior yoga. I have found myself really enjoying the gentle yoga classes. It is very relaxing and feels great for strecthing out after a tough spin class. I am the youngest person in the class, but I dont care. I prefer it. Finally! Now when I am doing yoga and every joint in my body cracks with every single move, I can laugh with everyone becuase we are all in the same boat:)
Swimming...
I have a love hate relationship with swimming.........
Love Hate
Pain free exercise Shaving
Warm water helps my joints I am in a bathing suit in public
Number one exercise for arthritis The bathing suit
Refreshing, relaxing, calm Bathing suit
Low impact, High calorie burner Did I mention the bathing suit?
Love Hate
Pain free exercise Shaving
Warm water helps my joints I am in a bathing suit in public
Number one exercise for arthritis The bathing suit
Refreshing, relaxing, calm Bathing suit
Low impact, High calorie burner Did I mention the bathing suit?
Bike Riding...
MY FAVORITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I would have gotten into biking sooner. I now have two bikes. One I use for trail riding and the other is a Vintage Schwinn Tornado, I use to run errands around town. This is the best exercise to me, I always feel like I did a good hard workout afterwards, even when I am just riding around town. I hope this year to step it up a notch and try harder trails or go for more than my average 6 mile ride.
>>>>>>This is becoming increasingly difficult on my wrists, I am meeting with a bike shop next week to talk about alternative handle bars. I will let you know as soon as I find out other options<<<<<<
I wish I would have gotten into biking sooner. I now have two bikes. One I use for trail riding and the other is a Vintage Schwinn Tornado, I use to run errands around town. This is the best exercise to me, I always feel like I did a good hard workout afterwards, even when I am just riding around town. I hope this year to step it up a notch and try harder trails or go for more than my average 6 mile ride.
>>>>>>This is becoming increasingly difficult on my wrists, I am meeting with a bike shop next week to talk about alternative handle bars. I will let you know as soon as I find out other options<<<<<<
Kayaking..................................
I went kayaking for my first time this spring and I am hooked!!! Who knew how fun, relaxing, and excellent of a workout this could be. I spent have been looking everywhere for used kayaks. They are a bit more expensive than my budget will allow, but I am going to try and pick up another shift at work and dedicate that money specifically to a kayak. I am going to ask my Doc how she feels about this for me, I did notice after an hour of paddling my wrists and fingers started to cramp up and I had to take breaks after that. Maybe there are some gloves I can wear or a special paddle? I have much research to do and I will let you know more as I learn. In the mean time, rent a kayak and enjoy a beautiful day on the water!
