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Originally Posted by CrazyGramma  Hey Brian
Thanks - that will give me a start. I was in an exercise and diabetes study last year so I have some very basic training. I did gain some muscle and strength. I was in the weight training group so not able to do any cardo. I am 45 and defineatly not fit. I don't have any weight issues but have no flexability what so ever. I am going to yoga which is much cheaper than physio. I am having a great deal of difficulty with my frozen shoulders and my trigger finger tendonitis in my right hand. The doc said "move it or lose it" is my only recorse. It's quite painful which is a motivator and I found last year that the weight training with yoga really helped. I am not sure what to do for cardio but running is something I want to try. I can't run more than 30 seconds right now but the study ran many tests to ensure I wasnt a risk so I'm not worried. I think there are enough diabetics out there to open a diabetes exercise institute! |
Probably definitely a good idea to stick with the yoga and use that to work on improving your flexibility/mobility issues. Frozen shoulders suck -- my right shoulder froze up in 2004 and I still have some mobility issues with it.
From what you've written, it sounds a bit right now that it's going to be a bit of tough go for you here at first. From my own experience, I recommend persistence along with somewhat easy intensity. I started on my own fitful way to getting fit in August 2005 and it's only been late last year and this year that I've really begun cranking up the intensity. It has simply taken me that long to get my body rebuilt well enough to handle those rigors.
You might find it easier at first to do mostly walking, and mix in a tiny bit of running. There's no rule saying it has to be one or the other. It's also worth noting that the great Finnish distance runners in the past like Paavo Nurmi would do large amounts of walking for training in the late winter and early spring. So a good base of brisk walking can do a lot to help a person's running.
Good luck. Persistence is kay.
