'New to exercise'
Which exercise routine should I do?
I am a 65-year old man, reasonably fit and healthy with no disabilities, but I do not do any regular exercise other than walking an old dog and the usual DIY. I am interested in starting a regular exercise routine. Can you advise what would be suitable?...
Why does exercise make me feel ill?
I am in good general health but I seem to get tired very easily. Every exercise class I have tried makes me feel ill. I joined a gym, but each time after about 10 minutes on the treadmill I felt very strange, sort of off balance, and my heart started racing. So I have cancelled my membership. Any advice?...
Pain and injury are making exercise impossible
I had a bad fall some years ago. Because of the spinal injuries and constant pain, despite several operations, I cannot move very well and find any exercise almost impossible. Some days are better than others, but they are few. I have so much muscle and weight loss that I look skeletal. How can I break out of this rut sensibly? The local gym wanted hundreds of pounds to join, which I do not have...
How can I stop comfort eating and lose weight?
My husband died two and a half years ago, and I have had many emotional problems since. I have put on a lot of weight and I still keep eating for comfort. Because of my weight I have got very unfit. I am desperate to do something about it, but I can’t get motivated...
I’m nervous about getting back in the pool
Three years ago I was rushed to hospital with hypothermia after swimming in a very cold pool. I’d like to give swimming another try (I used to go three times a week), but am worried about how to “start the ball rolling”. I am 74 and reasonably fit. Can you advise me?...
What’s the best exercise for my emphysema?
I am a single mother, aged 45, just diagnosed with emphysema from smoking. I get breathless doing everyday jobs such as vacuuming. I used to be very active. I have no car and little money. Could you give me some advice?...
Is my stepper doing more harm than good?
I have been given a “stepper”, the giver thinking it would help me get stronger and be able to climb stairs more easily. I know that at first after exercising one feels muscle ache, but I am worried in case it is doing more harm than good to my knees and hips...
What régime might help an overweight diabetic?
Can you advise on an exercise programme for a diabetic man aged 59? He is overweight (20st) and suffers from spondylitis in his neck and arthritis in his lower back. He can walk quite well but gets breathless easily. He would like to feel fitter but is unsure where to start...
Is there a ‘right’ kind of music for exercise?
I am in my early sixties with high blood pressure and diabetes. I visit my local gym thrice weekly, where they play piped music, anything from easy listening to ear-splitting modern music or commercial radio. Does gym music have to be totally invasive? Is there a “right” kind of music for exercise?...
I’m overweight and fall a lot. Can exercise help?
I am a 64-year-old woman, weigh 18½st and have diet-controlled diabetes. I have twice broken my leg in the past five years. I have been advised to walk for exercise, but I seem to fall over when I go walking, which has affected my confidence. Would a treadmill at home help? I could spend about £150...
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