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Bebo321 said:
Pipp,
I just had a thought. Have you approached your doctor/healthcare advisors etc about finding a qualified personal trainer who could give you some helpful advice and see if someone could do a home visit? It's just that with having had a spinal injury I would hope that you could get some input from someone who can ensure you're getting a good workout whilst protecting any vulnerable areas.
Hey - you may get lucky and win yourself a gorgeous hunk of a guy.:rolleyes: I can see your new thread now - 'Willowy in one hour!':joyful:
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Thanks @Bebo321
I perhaps should have been clearer. I wouldn't need a home visit, and I have an appointment with a health trainer. Not really impressed with being offered that appointment, as I tried several years ago to get their input when I was seeking funding and advice on setting up an exercise session exclusively for obese and disabled people who felt excluded from exercise and sport centres. We set it up without them, then they wanted us to advise them. My new GP who I saw a few days ago, for a problem not related to diabetes, suggested an appointment with the health trainer, who can 'advise on weight loss and even send people to free cooking lessons and Weight watcher sessions'. Trying not to be cynical about that, but I think I am going to get a session of Eatwell plate, walk more etc, despite the fact that I can't walk. Oh and the only appointments are on the same day that I have the aquafit session that I and a small group of others set up when the health trainers wouldn't.
Ooops, that did not mean to be a rant, sorry.

Was just trying to pick the brains of you all for new exercise activity to try taking into consideration my limitations.

I think I am getting anxious because my beloved swimming pools are being closed by the local council. Have checked out private clubs. They leave a lot to be desired.
 
zand said:
@Bebo321 That's a great idea......you could post pics for us to ogle Pipp.;)
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Get out of it. @zand and @Bebo321 I am quite happy with the hunky guy I have thanks. The only way I would be 'willowy' would be a weeping willow due to having no swimming pool exercise.
 
....oh Pipp I'm really so sorry to hear about your local swimming pool being closed down, we all know in here how much you enjoy it....I hope there's some private ones you may have missed out when checking and that you find one to suit you...xx

....You asked about body blades and Wii Fit......I have a body blade, they're good for working out and use much more energy than you'd think as you stay still when using them...I have a bad back and its not affected by it but thats not the same as a spinal injury and a bad neck, you'd need to check it out.....if there's a gym where the swimming pool is I'm sure someone there would know.....similarly the Wii Fit....I've not done it for ages but the sports I did used to do on it were quite energetic but there are absolutely tons of them I didn't try and there are different levels on most if not all as far as I remember...

...Well, am only up this late as it was too hot to go to bed and try and sleep earlier, am going to give it a whirl now...:rolleyes:
 
Pipp said:
Can I ask for ideas?
I want to vary the exercise I do. I am a bit limited. Generally housebound if I am unable to drive somewhere. Can't always drive due to medication for severe allergies, can't use public transport so need something I am able to do at home. Nightie dancing I have tried, I try to walk but not able to do that for long or far. (Have wheelchair, wonderful NHS issue that failed to take into account my spinal injury is to my neck, therefore not able to propel the wheelchair - you couldn't make it up).

So has anyone tried a body blade? What about Wii fit? Has anyone used them? Anything to give me a cardio workout. Not able to use treadmill or cycle. Just need some variety. As much as I love the swimming pool I can't always get there, and I worry about boring you with my similar posts. I need a new challenge, but it has to be one I can achieve, at home.
Thanks chums
Pipp
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Some years ago I spent some time with a Private Physio (I was on Company BUPA at the time), following a serious road traffic accident which followed serious spinal surgery. She made the point quite firmly that you could devise your own exercises around the home. For example, instead of going upstairs just once you could go up, come down and go up again. I was in a wheelchair at the time and specialists told me I'd never get upstairs again (they were wrong) I personally didn't think it was feasible at that time. Another was:

Sit upright. Place a Morisson's (Safeway then, or Asda) trifle on the flat of your hand and raise it just above your head, then lower it to your knees. Repeat several million times then try the other hand.

I don't think it did any good but it was nice to spend that time every day with a trifle.. and I swear it got lighter with every lift..
 
Ooooops just found my notes - that should have been a bag of sugar, not a trifle...

I must have improvised. Didn't use sugar, even then...
 
notned said:
Ooooops just found my notes - that should have been a bag of sugar, not a trifle...

I must have improvised. Didn't use sugar, even then...
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It would have been a bit messy if you had dropped the trifle.
 
notned said:
Some years ago I spent some time with a Private Physio (I was on Company BUPA at the time), following a serious road traffic accident which followed serious spinal surgery. She made the point quite firmly that you could devise your own exercises around the home. For example, instead of going upstairs just once you could go up, come down and go up again. I was in a wheelchair at the time and specialists told me I'd never get upstairs again (they were wrong) I personally didn't think it was feasible at that time. Another was:

Sit upright. Place a Morisson's (Safeway then, or Asda) trifle on the flat of your hand and raise it just above your head, then lower it to your knees. Repeat several million times then try the other hand.

I don't think it did any good but it was nice to spend that time every day with a trifle.. and I swear it got lighter with every lift..
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Thanks @notned i do see a physio, and she has me doing Pilates to strengthen core muscles which have taken a battering in the last couple of years. I do try to use garden furniture as gym equipment and whenever possible use the stairs too. I feel as if I need to extend the exercises. Just looking for ideas really, though I suppose the physio will be on to me. My GP knows I see the physio, so I am bemused as to why he wants me to see the health trainer. Will have to see her as I am curious and trying to keep an open mind.
 
Pollylocks said:
....oh Pipp I'm really so sorry to hear about your local swimming pool being closed down, we all know in here how much you enjoy it....I hope there's some private ones you may have missed out when checking and that you find one to suit you...xx

....You asked about body blades and Wii Fit......I have a body blade, they're good for working out and use much more energy than you'd think as you stay still when using them...I have a bad back and its not affected by it but thats not the same as a spinal injury and a bad neck, you'd need to check it out.....if there's a gym where the swimming pool is I'm sure someone there would know.....similarly the Wii Fit....I've not done it for ages but the sports I did used to do on it were quite energetic but there are absolutely tons of them I didn't try and there are different levels on most if not all as far as I remember...

...Well, am only up this late as it was too hot to go to bed and try and sleep earlier, am going to give it a whirl now...:rolleyes:
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Thanks @Pollylocks I will check with physio. She seems to have more sense than doc. I like the idea of bodyblade. An exercise that you can stay still for does it for me. I trust your judgement too. Though I will leave the skipping.
 
Pipp said:
Thanks @notned i do see a physio, and she has me doing Pilates to strengthen core muscles which have taken a battering in the last couple of years. I do try to use garden furniture as gym equipment and whenever possible use the stairs too. I feel as if I need to extend the exercises. Just looking for ideas really, though I suppose the physio will be on to me. My GP knows I see the physio, so I am bemused as to why he wants me to see the health trainer. Will have to see her as I am curious and trying to keep an open mind.
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'Health trainer?' that sounds like a bit of a 'mumbo jumbo haven't really got much of a clue but I went on a day release course for training' kind of a title, or have I got that wrong? (Apologies for any Health Trainers reading who have just qualified after five years of study)
What I meant was a personal trainer qualified in working with injuries - I've got a good friend who's a personal trainer and though she wouldn't be qualified for that specialism she tells me that much of the time she just helps devise new and different exercises to help clients stay motivated to work out.
If you could find all that in a hunky package. Perfect.:p
 
lol, yeh, this one's much better. I took a while to choose between this one (Villa Real) or Scarborough FC....I might put the Scarborough one on later when I get bored with this.:)
 
zand said:
lol, yeh, this one's much better. I took a while to choose between this one (Villa Real) or Scarborough FC....I might put the Scarborough one on later when I get bored with this.:)
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Aw but I liked the happy faced horsey one.
 
Bebo321 said:
'Health trainer?' that sounds like a bit of a 'mumbo jumbo haven't really got much of a clue but I went on a day release course for training' kind of a title, or have I got that wrong? (Apologies for any Health Trainers reading who have just qualified after five years of study)
What I meant was a personal trainer qualified in working with injuries - I've got a good friend who's a personal trainer and though she wouldn't be qualified for that specialism she tells me that much of the time she just helps devise new and different exercises to help clients stay motivated to work out.
If you could find all that in a hunky package. Perfect.:p
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Ah, regional difference in title I think. Where I live health trainers are sort of personal trainers who devise individual programmes for people with health conditions, or just those who want/need to make improvements to their health. I tried to get in touch with them a few years ago to assist me in setting up a community group for people who were not accessing sport due to obesity and the related problems. They were very elusive. Lots of talking the talk, not much action. We ended up setting up the group without their input, and it is something I am proud of achieving, as many people who would not step foot inside the sport centre have become as fanatical as I am about water based exercise. Some have surpassed expectations and use the gym. (My nemesis)!
So, i will go see the health trainer at GP's request. Apparently, they have vouchers to offer free slimming club and cookery classes. Happy to keep an open mind about exercise suggestions, but will try to behave if cooking is suggested, as I have inside info that they are the usual carb with every meal variety. Depending how I feel I may go along and like @Scandichic inform the other participants about LCHF and Newcastle diets etc.

Oh and the health trainer I am booked with is female, so I will carry on being happy with the hunk i have at home.
 
After feeling sorry for myself yesterday I devised a new exercise. Kicking my own bum. Up and down stairs for 5 minutes, aquafit session 60 mins. Pool was lovely, and it was quiet, so after class stayed in swimming for 30 mins. Then did the supermarket fartlek trolley walk for another 35 mins. On a roll. Will have another try tomorrow to increase time and intensity and variety of exercise.

Now just need to get the food consumption right and I will be contented.
 
Pipp said:
Ah, regional difference in title I think. Where I live health trainers are sort of personal trainers who devise individual programmes for people with health conditions, or just those who want/need to make improvements to their health. I tried to get in touch with them a few years ago to assist me in setting up a community group for people who were not accessing sport due to obesity and the related problems. They were very elusive. Lots of talking the talk, not much action. We ended up setting up the group without their input, and it is something I am proud of achieving, as many people who would not step foot inside the sport centre have become as fanatical as I am about water based exercise. Some have surpassed expectations and use the gym. (My nemesis)!
So, i will go see the health trainer at GP's request. Apparently, they have vouchers to offer free slimming club and cookery classes. Happy to keep an open mind about exercise suggestions, but will try to behave if cooking is suggested, as I have inside info that they are the usual carb with every meal variety. Depending how I feel I may go along and like @Scandichic inform the other participants about LCHF and Newcastle diets etc.

Oh and the health trainer I am booked with is female, so I will carry on being happy with the hunk i have at home.
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Ohh go on! I double dare you! :D
 
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