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With my back problem I cannot walk or do exercise,except for my neck. I am going to have a big surgery at Mayo for my low back. I have degeneration that has caused a scoliosis and 4, 5, and S-1 has stenosis. I'm in pain every day and have to wait till they open up elective surgeries, which the governor has to decide. The Covid-19 will hold my surgery back. Right now I'm injecting Tymlos everyday to increase my bone mass. I will have to continue after surgery up to two years.Can't wait till I can start walking after the surgery. I have gained 10 lb's from not being active. I was only 112 lbs before, now I'm 121 and 1'2. So Becky I will let you know when I have my surgery, but it won't be until after May 13th. I did hear from my surgeons assistant yesterday and he was going to confer with the surgeon to plan out my surgery, so when they open elective surgery I can get in sooner.

Good Morning, @yakki Welcome to Connect.
I think in these days of isolation we all need some structure. I tend to delay exercising until late in the day but I do push myself to get moving then. There are many online video exercise classes that I have been using, plus walking outside on pleasant days, and/or riding my recumbent bike on days when I do not walk. I also had some exercises given to me by my physical therapist. They are good for core and balance. I try to do the balance ones daily, and the core ones every other day -- they really do work your core so I need a break rather than doing them daily.
Have you tried online classes? The ones I have been using are free and very good in my opinion. There are many that are 30 minutes or less which I like.

@gingerw I hope your knee improves. Maybe you need to not do as much daily. My knees and thighs hurt if I walk outside daily so I try to skip a day. We also changed from walking in our neighborhood to walking on the outdoor track at the HS and being flat and having a surface not as hard as pavement did help. I realize yours hurt from weeding but try doing it every other day, that may help.

@pollyanne I had a video appointment with my PCP a couple of weeks ago and he looked at my R leg and foot during it because I had had some swelling there! It was odd having him examine it via video.
It sounds as if you are doing great, I hope you keep up the good work also.
JK

@becsbuddy I like this saying very encouraging so going to go out after while . At 5 this morning I was woke up by the fire alarm it wasn't anything thank goodness when it goes off its usually someone burnt toast or feel asleep boiling water Lets go walking ,nice day here ,cool now .

I understand what you say, @contentandwell, I try to have a variety of exercises. Many of the Youtube exercises for seniors (especially the seated exercises) are great to add variety. When the weather is nice, I do like to walk, but cannot walk every day because chronic knee/back pain will settle in and make the next few days way too painful. As a result, walking is good every two or three days and an exercise video from Youtube (especially the ones for balance) are helpful on the other days.

@hopeful33250 Along with the other "over 50" exercise videos I mentioned before (Jenny McClendon and fabulous50s with Schellea Fowler), Silver Sneakers puts out videos. I saw a Silver Sneakers one that I liked yesterday and said to save it but now I can't find it unfortunately. Both the first two really keep it moving, which I like, and they both have short sessions which I really like.

I too like balance ones, they are very necessary as we age. I am definitely improving in walking with one foot in front of the other and standing on one foot for 20-30 seconds. Squats are good for balance too they say, and from what I can feel when I do them I think they may be good for your core also.
I was doing some of my PT exercises last night but this one did me in -- my back started bothering me so I had to stop. It's supposed to be good for your core which is also important in helping to stand up straight, which I know I do not. This and planks are the most difficult exercises that I do but if my back starts hurting I stop.
I really am missing my club though, I find working out on equipment to be easier for me. I do use resistance bands and have some dumbbells on order from Amazon. If this going to take a very long time I will have to consider something else too but I hate to invest in too much.

@sueinmn Are you stopping to stay overnight at places or are you taking turns driving and going straight through? This is a big discussion when we Zoom with our son. He is really very concerned about the possibility of exposing us to anything.
JK

@contentandwell I like this exercise plus you have reminded me about planks. I haven't been doing them lately and they are great for the core. Off for my walk soon. It looks like it will be pretty hot today.