what if you have arthritis?

Group: General Fitness & Exercise

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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nancy789

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Joined: 2003/05/30
Canada

2003/07/29, 10:25 AM

Hi everybody, I'm a relatively new member; I've been working out for a couple of months now and I've lost about 10 pounds. I've been trying to do my exercises regularly but I have a form of arthritis that has been flaring up recently, especially in my knees and neck. I can't do the deep knee bends in my exercise routine because my doctor won't let me. Same with the calf raises: whenever I do them I notice that my foot gets swollen and sore after (same culprit: arthritis!). Does anyone have any suggestions for alternative exercises? My doctor has given me the go-ahead to stick to my exercises as long as they don't aggravate my condition. Thanks for any and all help