08-16-19, 09:59 AM | ||
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I also used the seated Upper Body and the Gentle Chair Strength from her "Balance & Strength" DVD. That upper body is great for when you want a little strength work but don't feel up to anything strenuous. |
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08-16-19, 11:09 AM | |
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Jersey
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For restarting, I always recommend the Powerfits. They are easy to adjust up or down, on the shorter side, and have controlled movements. Stephanie Huckabee is also very calm and encouraging. If you want someone a little perkier, I also like Kathy Smith. Her personality just makes me want to work out with her . I also like Margaret Richard's Unplugged series. Very calming, easy to adjust up or down. She does do some floor work, so I'm not sure if she would be best for your hands and wrists, come to think of it.
The 10 Minute Solution workouts are also very good.
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08-16-19, 11:22 AM | |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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Welcome back, it's so good to see you. {{{HUGS}}} I'm sorry you've been under a strain.
Youtube is a good source of free and short workouts. Lately I've been enjoying Up to the BEaT Fitness and Lucy Wyndham-Read. Lucy has 7 and even 4 minute workouts that you can just jump in and do without any equipment, the same exercise for one minute then another. I also like Sarah Beth Yoga and Yoga Ranger for short yoga sessions. I recall that you liked Ravi and Ana? There's always their matrix programs for a boost. Best wishes. |
08-16-19, 01:34 PM | |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Welcome back! I was going to suggest youtube also -- mostly because it could be fun and motivating to find things that you'd look forward to doing and because there are plenty of shorter time workouts available. In the beginning I'm thinking it doesn't really matter what you do -- it matters more that you consistently do something. Good luck!
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08-16-19, 02:39 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Oklahoma
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You might like Pahla Bowers on you tube. She has lots of beginner and intermediate workouts, including lots of 10 minute workouts that might be a good place to start. Are you on your feet all day? She has chair workouts and there are others that have them on you tube, too.
These might be worth trying. Yoga For Hands, Fingers, Wrists | 11-Minute Yoga Quickie | Yoga With Adriene 20 Min Shoulder Stretching & Strengthening for Pain Relief - Shoulder Pain Exercises Stretches I hope you find some workouts that work for you.
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08-16-19, 03:34 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Colorado
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There are a few of us around here enjoying our old Gilad workouts. The TV ones - Bodies in Motion and Total Body Sculpt- have 22-minute episodes, so they’re short and pretty fun.
Good luck! It’s great that you’re getting back into some activity!
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