I have a bad back and have been gaining weight the past 5 years. I can't do sit ups anymore. Running kills my back the next morning. Any suggestions?
2006-07-02 04:37:53 · 16 answers · asked by Bu Ang 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
know this sounds crazy, but try walking! start slow and work your way up either distance or time, your pick.If its too hot or cold outside try a treadmill. Be careful at what you eat, no fried foods, cut down on sugar and sodium, gradually not cold turkey, remember it took you 5 years to gain that weight so youre not going to lose it all in a week or two, good luck!
2006-07-02 04:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by C P 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have a bad lower back. So also have to be careful which exercises I do and how I do them.
Mostly I stick to walking and I did try Pilates but apparently I used the wrong videos b/c I got laid out for a week b/c of it.
Right now, I'm doing cardio with Leslie S (something or another). It's good but you have to be sure to only do as much as your back can take. I tried to do it all, after 3 days, bent over to pick up my 3 year old (shouldn't have done that anyway) and now I'm still recovering. Though, I think that the exercises are working b/c the recovery time is shorter.
2006-07-02 12:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by shawonda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking. It's awesome. Put some good tunes on your iPod, take along a friend, and check out all the great nature trails, parks, pretty neighborhoods, etc, etc.
Swimming is also a great exercize, but for me, you can't beat walking if you have some back or joint problems. A brisk walk for at least 30 minutes a day can get your heart-rate up, and you'll feel great.
2006-07-02 11:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by locolady98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Running is bad for the back. Try power walking - it's not as brutal
2006-07-02 11:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by tspbrady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go for the exercise you like most and feel comfortable with the most.
Consider swimming or light dancing maybe?
2006-07-02 11:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by ♡ Choc ♡ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cycling. low impact but you need to go about 6 times further than if you were running (unless you have a big hill to ride up)
2006-07-02 13:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the club,ive heard swimming is great for a bad back.just take it easy.And try not to gain weight,or you will have more pain.keep slim and maybe go for a walk everyday,i hope you feel better soon.
2006-07-02 11:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Jo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Push away from the table. I've heard it helps
2006-07-02 11:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming sounds like your answer.
2006-07-02 11:39:40 · answer #9 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plaits is is more st reaching and that is very good for back muscles
2006-07-02 11:40:41 · answer #10 · answered by Richgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋