I'm looking for suggestions about strength- and endurance-building exercises -- general types or specific motions -- that will either engage my super-weak ankles and wrists in order to strengthen them or avoid using said weak bits entirely in order to avoid exacerbating the existing problems.
Preceding that, I am not even sure which route to take in the first place: activate/try to strengthen these weak areas, or avoid/leave well enough alone?
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posted by divined by radio
on Feb 5, 2013 -
14 answers
What are the best stretches I can do or device I can buy in order to stretch while I'm bed ridden for a week?
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posted by JJkiss
on Dec 6, 2012 -
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I'd like recommendations for books, sites, or online or downloadable videos for gentle yoga or similar exercises for increasing flexibility, that I can do at home, starting at rank-beginner level.
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posted by taz
on Nov 5, 2012 -
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Where can I get the body workout without the soul workout - in Philadelphia? I'd like to find an exercise class that focuses on flexibility and reducing tension - without the spiritual stuff usually abundant in yoga classes.
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posted by brackish.line
on Aug 23, 2012 -
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I sit at my desk all day and forget to move, focus elsewhere, stand up, drink water, stretch. You get the idea. I want a regular reminder to take a moment to do these things. I've searched apps and freeware and have come up empty. Help?
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posted by AnOrigamiLife
on Feb 16, 2012 -
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I want to lose weight and improve my running speed. Is running + yoga + swimming enough?
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posted by Brittanie
on Jan 20, 2012 -
23 answers
I want to be less flabby. I cannot afford to join a gym or get a personal trainer. Does it sound like strength training will work for me?
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posted by SkylitDrawl
on Jan 19, 2011 -
21 answers
I stretch 3-4 times a day (for about 10 minutes each time), and get 1-2 massages a week, but my muscles are still SO tight, and my flexibility isn't increasing! What can I do?
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posted by hasna
on Jan 4, 2011 -
17 answers
What's the best way for a young, non-athletic, mostly out-of-shape male to get in touch with his body and feel good about himself? (More details inside.)
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posted by fignewton
on Nov 20, 2010 -
20 answers
My ideal resource would be some sort of book or DVD akin to "Gentle Stretching for Old Fat People". Any recommendations?
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posted by gaspode
on Aug 20, 2010 -
6 answers
I started doing yoga on my own a couple months ago, using a book, and I love the way it makes me feel and look. I'm interested in it as a main form of exercise and would like to hear from people who practice yoga as their main exercise. What is your yoga routine like, what kind of yoga do you do, and do you feel fit from mainly doing yoga? Any particular recommendations? (classes, books, DVD's, etc). Thanks!
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posted by bearette
on Jun 4, 2010 -
16 answers
Can you tell me about your experiences with pilates or yoga in regards to lower back pain? DVD or CD recommendations especially helpful.
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posted by rosethorn
on Oct 26, 2009 -
18 answers
Tips, advice, recommendations, insight, cautions, suggestions and matters unforeseen concerning the addition of yoga to my fitness regimen.
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posted by EatTheWeak
on Sep 17, 2009 -
17 answers
You know that loose-limbed, joints-fully-lubricated feeling you get after a massage or a jacuzzi? I want that feeling
all the time. What's your secret?
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posted by Cool Papa Bell
on Aug 20, 2009 -
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I'm a 35 yr old female, 5'6", 120lbs, in good general shape (walk loads, work out) who has never been able to achieve a single-push up. It's a key move to many of the workouts I want to do, but most strength-building programs assume that even the weakest can do at least one. What should I do?
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posted by geekgirl397
on Apr 27, 2008 -
32 answers
Ladies and Pilates - question about unintended sounds during class. I know it's normal but is there any way to clamp down to quiet down once in a while? This doesn't seem to happen as much during yoga, and it doesn't matter if I've had sex recently or not.
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posted by barometer
on Jan 24, 2008 -
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How do I find yoga/pilates classes that will work with a nurse's irregular shift schedule? Also, is yoga/pilates effective for dealing with leg/back pain due to working 12+ hour shifts on one's feet?
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posted by TheyCallItPeace
on Nov 8, 2007 -
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I want to learn Tai-Chi or Yoga in Los Angeles. Where's a good place to do that? (For those outside of L.A., what are good things to look for when finding a place to start Yoga or Tai Chi? How often should one go when starting out? What else should I know?)
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posted by anonymoose
on Dec 7, 2005 -
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NYCYogaFilter: Any NYers who attend yoga classes? Do you have a school or teacher to recommend?
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posted by nevercalm
on Nov 25, 2005 -
5 answers
Everyone tells me I should do yoga, that their favorite thing on earth is yoga, and that yoga made all the bad things in their life good. My question is, how do I get started? Is there starter yoga? [more]
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posted by mathowie
on Dec 11, 2003 -
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