Exercise Equipment

[Esther]

Any suggestions for an older couple exercise equipment that works.

Biggest problem is space and motivation to stick with it.

[Amanah]

walking and yoga

two of my favorite yoga DVDs:

http://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Candlel...ndlelight+yoga

http://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Perfect...ds=crunch+yoga

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by Esther

Any suggestions for an older couple exercise equipment that works.

Biggest problem is space and motivation to stick with it.

I have a chi machine and a Gazelle.

The Chi machine helps to distribute oxygen throughout the body. It is passive exercise. Not the most ideal but better than doing nothing.

The Gazelle is like a ski machine, is very easy on the joints and makes it easier to stay with the exercising.

[navygoat1998]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

I have a chi machine and a Gazelle.

I have a coffee pot and a recliner!

[Cindy]

I have a chair and a computer.

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by navygoat1998

I have a coffee pot and a recliner!

Bwahahahahaha! You gonna let the caffeine burn off the calories along with the arm action moving that recliner into the recline position!

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by Cindy

I have a chair and a computer.

Try dodging that sitting in yo chair.

[seekerman]

I get a lot of exercise using the lever arm thingie on the recliner.

[Pliny]

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tai-chi/SA00087

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Esther

Any suggestions for an older couple exercise equipment that works.

Biggest problem is space and motivation to stick with it.

I just received an e-mail from Natural News:

Seven healthy habits to begin in the new year
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038552_he...#ixzz2H2YJGoGv

I like point #7: "Everybody talks about exercising more each new year. But this time consider a type of exercise that gives you more energy instead of wearing yourself out."

It goes on to mention meditation, which I think meditating on the Lord is more peaceful than secular meditating. We get our peace from God. I did attend, before I was living for God, meditation sessions when I lived in Houston. I'm sitting in a room full of airplane seats and thinking, "This is a huge waste of my time." lol

He also mentions Yoga and I did find a few Christian Yoga DVDs on Amazon, if you want to go that way.

For me, I use this great book written by Physical Therapist, Peggy Brill (http://www.amazon.com/The-Core-Progr.../dp/0553801392). It does give you more energy than wearing you out.

And I have found that exercising for more than 20 minutes makes me feel hungry. I heard others, i.e. Barbara Mandrell, saying the same, so I know that does have some merit. At least that is how extreme exercise affects my body.