Keeping fit, staying strong

[astarra]

Back seems to be getting better, until I twist or do something else that flares the pain up again. 
Seems worse after sitting in the car for any more than 10mins 
But at least I can move now! 

[Wonder]

Sounds like it's getting better very slowly Astarra, make sure you continue to take things easy.

Bikram is the yoga in the hot room. I've been doing it since Christmas but it takes up so much time I'm only getting there once a week unfortunately. I noticed a few improvements but then when I dropped back to once a week it's harder to feel the benefits. I'll keep going for a few more months and reasses then.

[Amy :-)]

A shame you're only getting to the yoga once a week Wonder How many times per week is recommended for maximum benefit?

Astarra, we're keeping an eye on you, rest up until you feel completely better

[astarra]

  Resting is soooooo hard!!! 
Am trying to be good as I want to heal properally.... it is hard to not be going hard out tho. 
I have swimming in a heated pool on Wed morning, hoping that helps! 

[Amy :-)]

That sounds like fun to me astarra, can I come

[astarra]

Yep - at the primary school 11am!!!! 

[obbie]

sounds good Astarra.

[Amy :-)]

Yep - at the primary school 11am!!!! 

Awesome, but I might be a bit late!!

[droverjess]

How are you all getting on?

Back to walking around the village again. Managed 45 mins brisk walk tonight. I have been increasing slowly for last two weeks or so.
My bad back is improving with Physio and I am back to doing a few exercises  in the mornings.

Waiting to try a friend's bike, she is free on Fridays and it snowed last Friday and is forecast again for this Friday.
Crazy weather doesn't help. We have to go out with thick coat, hat scarf and gloves or freeze!  The wind chill is terrible.

Keep it up everyone, we must encourage each other.

[Amy :-)]

You're doing well DJ Don't worry if you go a bit slow, at least you're out there doing something. I'm glad to hear your back is getting better
I hope you get to try out the bike, cycling is fun and something a bit different from walking

I'm getting back into swimming, which is crazy since we're just coming into colder weather, but I really enjoy it. A hot shower feels really good afterwards I have also been going walking with a friend once a week when both her kids are at school/daycare, but she is going on holidays next week for 5 weeks so I will have to find some other exercise to do on Mondays!
I've been thinking about getting into something new but I can't decide what I would like to do

You're right DJ, we need to bump this thread more and support each other

[obbie]

we need to find something to do.
 
drizzle here today, so no walking for me.

Our pool is heated, so hoping for sunny weather this weekend.

[Amy :-)]

Its easy Robyn, you can do exercise anywhere

Swimming is really good and lots of fun

[obbie]

Love swimming Amy, just need to find time, after working 5 days a week.

[Amy :-)]

First thing in the morning is a good time Robyn And you have 2 days when you can exercise whenever you want

[obbie]

So you want me to go swimming at 5am, i am up at 6am now to get ready with lunches, kids, for school, then work for me....