exercising

[cdale613]

Its all good for your lungs - some activities like swimming and jogging/running are better if you have limited time - for example, you need to bike for about 4 hours to get the same workout as running for an hour. The rhythmic breathing patterns of swimming can be especially good for CFers. But, if you're just getting started even walking for 30 minutes is better than sitting all day.

I do a mix of cardio and strength throughout the week. For cardio I like do a lot of biking, but also run 1-2 days a week. For strength I lift 2-3 days a week, focusing on different muscle groups - arms one day, chest/core another.

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.

Good luck, keep us posted!!

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[cdale613]

Its all good for your lungs - some activities like swimming and jogging/running are better if you have limited time - for example, you need to bike for about 4 hours to get the same workout as running for an hour. The rhythmic breathing patterns of swimming can be especially good for CFers. But, if you're just getting started even walking for 30 minutes is better than sitting all day.

I do a mix of cardio and strength throughout the week. For cardio I like do a lot of biking, but also run 1-2 days a week. For strength I lift 2-3 days a week, focusing on different muscle groups - arms one day, chest/core another.

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.

Good luck, keep us posted!!

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[cdale613]

Its all good for your lungs - some activities like swimming and jogging/running are better if you have limited time - for example, you need to bike for about 4 hours to get the same workout as running for an hour. The rhythmic breathing patterns of swimming can be especially good for CFers. But, if you're just getting started even walking for 30 minutes is better than sitting all day.

I do a mix of cardio and strength throughout the week. For cardio I like do a lot of biking, but also run 1-2 days a week. For strength I lift 2-3 days a week, focusing on different muscle groups - arms one day, chest/core another.

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.

Good luck, keep us posted!!

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[cdale613]

Its all good for your lungs - some activities like swimming and jogging/running are better if you have limited time - for example, you need to bike for about 4 hours to get the same workout as running for an hour. The rhythmic breathing patterns of swimming can be especially good for CFers. But, if you're just getting started even walking for 30 minutes is better than sitting all day.

I do a mix of cardio and strength throughout the week. For cardio I like do a lot of biking, but also run 1-2 days a week. For strength I lift 2-3 days a week, focusing on different muscle groups - arms one day, chest/core another.

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.

Good luck, keep us posted!!

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[cdale613]

Its all good for your lungs - some activities like swimming and jogging/running are better if you have limited time - for example, you need to bike for about 4 hours to get the same workout as running for an hour. The rhythmic breathing patterns of swimming can be especially good for CFers. But, if you're just getting started even walking for 30 minutes is better than sitting all day.

I do a mix of cardio and strength throughout the week. For cardio I like do a lot of biking, but also run 1-2 days a week. For strength I lift 2-3 days a week, focusing on different muscle groups - arms one day, chest/core another.

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.

Good luck, keep us posted!!

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[NoExcuses]

it's important to monitor your heart rate.

if your PFT's are lower, your oxygen saturation is lower most likely. this will cause your heart to beat faster to circulate the decreased amount of oxygen. too high of a heart rate can do serious damage to your heart, which you don't need.

so i have two suggestions:


1. Ask your doctor if he/she can get you a pulseoximeter to measure your oxygen saturation and heart rate

2. if you can't get one, find a way to monitor your heart rate during exercise. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6959266">http://www.walmart.com/catalog....do?product_id=6959266</a> this heart rate monitor "ring" is only $20. good investment for your health. <b> make sure to ask your doc what your heart rate SHOULD be during exercise </b> an elevated heart rate indicates a cardio workout.


this way you make sure you're getting the most out of your workout without causing harm to your body <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

it's important to monitor your heart rate.

if your PFT's are lower, your oxygen saturation is lower most likely. this will cause your heart to beat faster to circulate the decreased amount of oxygen. too high of a heart rate can do serious damage to your heart, which you don't need.

so i have two suggestions:


1. Ask your doctor if he/she can get you a pulseoximeter to measure your oxygen saturation and heart rate

2. if you can't get one, find a way to monitor your heart rate during exercise. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6959266">http://www.walmart.com/catalog....do?product_id=6959266</a> this heart rate monitor "ring" is only $20. good investment for your health. <b> make sure to ask your doc what your heart rate SHOULD be during exercise </b> an elevated heart rate indicates a cardio workout.


this way you make sure you're getting the most out of your workout without causing harm to your body <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

it's important to monitor your heart rate.

if your PFT's are lower, your oxygen saturation is lower most likely. this will cause your heart to beat faster to circulate the decreased amount of oxygen. too high of a heart rate can do serious damage to your heart, which you don't need.

so i have two suggestions:


1. Ask your doctor if he/she can get you a pulseoximeter to measure your oxygen saturation and heart rate

2. if you can't get one, find a way to monitor your heart rate during exercise. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6959266">http://www.walmart.com/catalog....do?product_id=6959266</a> this heart rate monitor "ring" is only $20. good investment for your health. <b> make sure to ask your doc what your heart rate SHOULD be during exercise </b> an elevated heart rate indicates a cardio workout.


this way you make sure you're getting the most out of your workout without causing harm to your body <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

it's important to monitor your heart rate.

if your PFT's are lower, your oxygen saturation is lower most likely. this will cause your heart to beat faster to circulate the decreased amount of oxygen. too high of a heart rate can do serious damage to your heart, which you don't need.

so i have two suggestions:


1. Ask your doctor if he/she can get you a pulseoximeter to measure your oxygen saturation and heart rate

2. if you can't get one, find a way to monitor your heart rate during exercise. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6959266">http://www.walmart.com/catalog....do?product_id=6959266</a> this heart rate monitor "ring" is only $20. good investment for your health. <b> make sure to ask your doc what your heart rate SHOULD be during exercise </b> an elevated heart rate indicates a cardio workout.


this way you make sure you're getting the most out of your workout without causing harm to your body <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

it's important to monitor your heart rate.

if your PFT's are lower, your oxygen saturation is lower most likely. this will cause your heart to beat faster to circulate the decreased amount of oxygen. too high of a heart rate can do serious damage to your heart, which you don't need.

so i have two suggestions:


1. Ask your doctor if he/she can get you a pulseoximeter to measure your oxygen saturation and heart rate

2. if you can't get one, find a way to monitor your heart rate during exercise. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6959266">http://www.walmart.com/catalog....do?product_id=6959266</a> this heart rate monitor "ring" is only $20. good investment for your health. <b> make sure to ask your doc what your heart rate SHOULD be during exercise </b> an elevated heart rate indicates a cardio workout.


this way you make sure you're getting the most out of your workout without causing harm to your body <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[jfarel]

Doctor's aren't going to give you a pulse oximeter. Believe me, I have asked. The ones they use cost over 300 dollars and they will be in big trouble if they give them to you. You can find them online for around $100. I am going to buy one myself this week.

 

[jfarel]

Doctor's aren't going to give you a pulse oximeter. Believe me, I have asked. The ones they use cost over 300 dollars and they will be in big trouble if they give them to you. You can find them online for around $100. I am going to buy one myself this week.

 

[jfarel]

Doctor's aren't going to give you a pulse oximeter. Believe me, I have asked. The ones they use cost over 300 dollars and they will be in big trouble if they give them to you. You can find them online for around $100. I am going to buy one myself this week.

 

[jfarel]

Doctor's aren't going to give you a pulse oximeter. Believe me, I have asked. The ones they use cost over 300 dollars and they will be in big trouble if they give them to you. You can find them online for around $100. I am going to buy one myself this week.

 

[jfarel]

Doctor's aren't going to give you a pulse oximeter. Believe me, I have asked. The ones they use cost over 300 dollars and they will be in big trouble if they give them to you. You can find them online for around $100. I am going to buy one myself this week.

 

[65rosessamurai]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>cdale613</b></i>

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.</end quote></div>

That's my current dillema! I thoughroughly enjoyed my Aikido, but with the injury I sustained 4 years ago, I cannot go back.
After going to the doc's the other day, I had my PFT's measured, and they equal my weight in kg, now!
Other than having hopes that my Wii excercise game will motivate me, I'm out of options as far as what I can do because of my injury.
Also, with having to get up at 5:30 am for treatments before being to work at 9 am, with an hour and a half commute, I end up getting home at about 7:30 pm from the same commute...tired.
What I love and miss from my Aikido and Judo is the natural PD I got from being slammed on the tatami mats! Wish I could go back...or find an alternative..or even a medium....

 

[65rosessamurai]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>cdale613</b></i>

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.</end quote></div>

That's my current dillema! I thoughroughly enjoyed my Aikido, but with the injury I sustained 4 years ago, I cannot go back.
After going to the doc's the other day, I had my PFT's measured, and they equal my weight in kg, now!
Other than having hopes that my Wii excercise game will motivate me, I'm out of options as far as what I can do because of my injury.
Also, with having to get up at 5:30 am for treatments before being to work at 9 am, with an hour and a half commute, I end up getting home at about 7:30 pm from the same commute...tired.
What I love and miss from my Aikido and Judo is the natural PD I got from being slammed on the tatami mats! Wish I could go back...or find an alternative..or even a medium....

 

[65rosessamurai]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>cdale613</b></i>

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.</end quote></div>

That's my current dillema! I thoughroughly enjoyed my Aikido, but with the injury I sustained 4 years ago, I cannot go back.
After going to the doc's the other day, I had my PFT's measured, and they equal my weight in kg, now!
Other than having hopes that my Wii excercise game will motivate me, I'm out of options as far as what I can do because of my injury.
Also, with having to get up at 5:30 am for treatments before being to work at 9 am, with an hour and a half commute, I end up getting home at about 7:30 pm from the same commute...tired.
What I love and miss from my Aikido and Judo is the natural PD I got from being slammed on the tatami mats! Wish I could go back...or find an alternative..or even a medium....

 

[65rosessamurai]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>cdale613</b></i>

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.</end quote>

That's my current dillema! I thoughroughly enjoyed my Aikido, but with the injury I sustained 4 years ago, I cannot go back.
After going to the doc's the other day, I had my PFT's measured, and they equal my weight in kg, now!
Other than having hopes that my Wii excercise game will motivate me, I'm out of options as far as what I can do because of my injury.
Also, with having to get up at 5:30 am for treatments before being to work at 9 am, with an hour and a half commute, I end up getting home at about 7:30 pm from the same commute...tired.
What I love and miss from my Aikido and Judo is the natural PD I got from being slammed on the tatami mats! Wish I could go back...or find an alternative..or even a medium....

 

[65rosessamurai]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>cdale613</b></i>

My number one recommendation is pick something you enjoy doing. Working out will be most effective, and easiest for you if it isn't viewed as a chore. If you absolutely hate running on a treadmill (like me), don't make yourself run on a treadmill... you won't be able to maintain your routine in the long term. I like biking a lot, so I bike a lot. I also like running outside, so I do that too. I am really bad at rowing machines, so I don't use those, and so on. Gyms are nice because they let you try a bunch of the different equipment/exercises before you drop the $$ on stuff for your home. They also give you the opportunity to workout in groups, which some people (not all), find makes working out easier.</end quote>

That's my current dillema! I thoughroughly enjoyed my Aikido, but with the injury I sustained 4 years ago, I cannot go back.
After going to the doc's the other day, I had my PFT's measured, and they equal my weight in kg, now!
Other than having hopes that my Wii excercise game will motivate me, I'm out of options as far as what I can do because of my injury.
Also, with having to get up at 5:30 am for treatments before being to work at 9 am, with an hour and a half commute, I end up getting home at about 7:30 pm from the same commute...tired.
What I love and miss from my Aikido and Judo is the natural PD I got from being slammed on the tatami mats! Wish I could go back...or find an alternative..or even a medium....