I have been given the medical clearance to start exercising again. I am going very very slowly. It’s been 6 1/2 months of just resting. Being a couch potato is not good for me. I am doing repetitions of 5 or 10 depending on the core exercises that I am doing. I can really feel it. My goal is not to exercise until I can’t move, but to stop when I can feel it in my muscles. Right now that takes all of 5 minutes.
I have resumed outdoor walking. The very first walk I had to stop and catch my breath. Tonight on the same walk I did not have to stop to catch my breath. That is progress. Remember the baby steps I was talking about. I don’t think I will increase my distance this week. I will just try and build up my strength.
The good news is that I tried my balance exercises today and that is one area that I have not lost ground in. I can also do those daily.
I am not sure if I should do chair yoga or Wii Fit yoga. I think building flexibility is a must.
I might scan the internet to see if there are any programs already set up for reconditioning. I think I am on the right track regardless of what I find on the internet.
