Robotics Question

Chrissy, I would try it if there were places around here. Just have to be careful not to overdo it, which sounds easier than it actually is.;) Let me know if you try it and like it.

I would ask for a LONG free trial before I spent any money. Tell them you aren’t sure if you can tolerate it and if it’s that good, they won’t have a problem letting you try it for free….

Is this like where you lie on a machine for a period of time, then switch to the next machine? I tried one of these places out when I was still well & very physically fit & it exhausted me, so after just a few times I quit. Ask to try it out for a few times before you pay for any extended time.
Pam

Chrissy I agree have them give you a trial month with no further obligation. See how you do doing that time.

For myself I got alot of good use out of the pool exercises to increase range of motion, balance, strenght and better breathing control and lung capacity to mention a few. Water work is great because it take the stress off the joints. Warm temps to the water help too. There is classes for all kinds of groups. Arthritis to Aerobics. I took Ai Chi and many of the martial arts classes in the pool. Also get yourself a Yoga tape…..go thru and try doing all the positions and keep trying. At first you might only be able to do one to their 8. Later you will see that you are increasing your abilities and actually enjoying your achievements. To stick to an exercise program you have to enjoy it. So pick something you enjoy! Steping thru the dance steps to your favorite song on the radio and reaching for the moon and stars. Smiling at the Sun. Slowly increase what you are doing. Remember to warm up and cool down after your exercises too. Doing just 5 minutes an hour will add up to over an hour a day of exercise. Also check out the tv there is many exercise programs on there that you can tape or you might even had the exercise channel to pick some programs from. I will watch a program and only do the floor exercises that day and the next day I will do the sitting exercises and then the next day I will try and do the standing exercises so I am not jumping up and down. Try and create for yourself a program that works the upper body and the lower body and the core muscles. There are many things you can do so enjoy!

Chrissy,
I agree with KIT, water aerobics is probably the best exercise one can get for the residuals of any autoimmune illness. I have been doing water aerobics for almost 3 years now at our local YMCA & although I do get tired afterwards (probably from my time in the hot tub), I love the feeling of being in the water & also enjoy the socialization that I get from the people in my class. Our YMCA has a program subsidized by the MS Society of MN, so I pay only $25 for 7 weeks, twice a week. I don’t even have to be a member of the Y to join this class. It is a real bargain & gives me something to look forward to each week, also I know it is good for me if I don’t overdo it…
Pam

Hi Chrissy – When I lived in OKC I actually went there and tried the excercise tables. They were running a special 6 week low price “trial’, however they really pressured to sign up for a year before the first session, I never sign on the dotted line when pressured so I said just give me the 6 weeks. I went 4 times and was in such pain that I went to bed for 2 full weeks. I was disappointed because it seemed to easy to lay on those tables and let them manuver me – also there were other people there who had been going for 6 months or more and they looked great – lost lots of inches. So I went back. I told them I had too much pain and to cut the timer on the tables back to 1/2 the normal time and I skipped the table that did the most aggressive moves. After just 2 times – I was back in bed for 2 more weeks. SO – if you decide to try – ask for a trial. If you tell them your problems they may even refuse your membership. Let us know if you do try how it works.

Alma

GBS-MFv 1993 and 2004

Ive been following this thread quite closely because I was wondering about doing this. I have tried every possible thing, including water robics, plain swimming, pilates, yoga, elyptical etc, but in everything i have tried, my feet and hands have awful pain. holding bars, standing on feet, or trying to keep ones balance in the water all leads to pain. However all the comments are good to know. I need to do something that doesnt involve feet or hands – what I dont know.

Thank you for the update Chrissy! I may want to go and do a trial …. however not that keen on the hard sell. Let us know if you are able to walk tomorrow 😀 , just get Tiger to lay on your muscles to keep them warm tonight.

Chrissy, good for you on trying new things…hoping it works out for you.
I am interested in more info about this. I have to admit what first popped in my mind was the “old days” exercise equipment. I remember going to a gym with my sister or my mom and there was this thing that had wooden blocks or balls on it and you’d lean against it and it would jiggle the heck out of your rear and legs. 😮 It was suppose to roll out cellulite or something. you dont see that kind of equipment any more.
I was really young…surprised I remember it.

I do nothing for exercise b/c of fatigue with my legs. I am very active as it is and to actually “work out”..just wouldnt go very well for me right now.

Please keep us posted on your new encounter !

Stacey

Chrissy,
Great info. It actually gives me hope. And Stacey, OMG with the wooden rolling machine memory!!! There was a name for the place and I am racking my brain. Something like Body something. Made me laugh to think of that cause I did the same thing with my Mom and sister. Anyway, I hope this works for you Chrissy. Keep us posted.
Linda
The Body Shop???

[SIZE=”3″][FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][COLOR=”DarkSlateBlue”]A BIG WOO-WOO TO YOU, CHRISSY! There is a new machine here called “jiggle and tone”. Do you have that one or know what that is? I was considering it. But back to YOU – YOU GO GIRL![/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]