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I am 88, in fairly good health (apart from fading eyesight and hearing!). Had a hip replacement last year and did the exercises they recommended every day for six weeks.
Just wanted to know if you can recommend any not-too-violent exercises as I am not attending a keep fit class at present (although the new hip has not given me any problems) I walk every day to the shops -about 10-15 minutes. Many thanks.
Mary Hyslop.
It’s important to stress that we need to be individually responsible for ensuring how suitable an exercise is for us, since everybody’s health issues, especially those in the over 80’s age group are variable. Some people will be fitter than others, some stronger, others less flexible or less stable. But it’s a fact too much sitting can result in slack abdominal muscles and slumped posture which encourages cramp and indigestion. Inactivity is bad for our hearts and circulation, and often results in swollen legs and feet.
Good circulation is important in preventing problems and walking as you do Mary is excellent whole body exercise. Blood that flows into the lower leg is helped back to the heart by the calf muscle acting as a pump, and the one way valves. Walking helps revitalize your body, re-oxygenate your system and improves your circulation and digestion
Simple exercises can add quality to your life. To improve the mobility of your shoulders and upper back stand with feet apart. With your right hand reach up and over your head as if climbing a rope (relax left knee if standing). Bring arm down and reach up and over with left hand (relaxing right knee). Repeat 10 times.