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<blockquote data-quote="EllieM" data-source="post: 1868943" data-attributes="member: 372717"><p>Plus, it's got to be better for our hearts/cardiovascular systems.</p><p>At the age of 50 I started to get severe back ache, related to a (non-diabetic) congenital slight defect in my spine. I could have had an operation with attendant risks, but the specialist recommended the right kind of exercise (I was previously very sedentary). I joined the gym, did physio and took more exercise, and have not had any back pain since, plus I generally feel much better in my life. But it's best to find some exercise you enjoy (I love long walks with my dogs, now dog, which seems to be enough to keep me on a level keel.) </p><p></p><p>As regards no perceived benefits from the cycling, are you getting faster/less out of breath? Can you set goals such as how fast you can do a set distance on the bike? In theory, you should start to get an endorphin rush after enough exercise, which should at least make you feel good.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. As a naturally sedentary person, I can say that taking more exercise made a huge difference to my life, not just my diabetes, and I would honestly recommend it to anyone and everyone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EllieM, post: 1868943, member: 372717"] Plus, it's got to be better for our hearts/cardiovascular systems. At the age of 50 I started to get severe back ache, related to a (non-diabetic) congenital slight defect in my spine. I could have had an operation with attendant risks, but the specialist recommended the right kind of exercise (I was previously very sedentary). I joined the gym, did physio and took more exercise, and have not had any back pain since, plus I generally feel much better in my life. But it's best to find some exercise you enjoy (I love long walks with my dogs, now dog, which seems to be enough to keep me on a level keel.) As regards no perceived benefits from the cycling, are you getting faster/less out of breath? Can you set goals such as how fast you can do a set distance on the bike? In theory, you should start to get an endorphin rush after enough exercise, which should at least make you feel good. Good luck. As a naturally sedentary person, I can say that taking more exercise made a huge difference to my life, not just my diabetes, and I would honestly recommend it to anyone and everyone. [/QUOTE]
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