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    Another exercise question...

    Ok, as I referenced in another thread, I have an upcoming medical procedure.

    Afterward, I'm probably going to need to start some sort of exercise program. I do have a bicycle that I was riding until it got too dark (might have to get a light for it).

    Anyway, I think they're going to want me to start gradually, and work my way up to more strenuous things.

    It's likely that first and foremost I'll have to begin with a walking program. I may eventually work back up to riding my bicycle, but I don't want to risk injury until I'm cleared to do so by a doctor.

    But I digress.

    Does anyone know how good, from an exercise/cardio/weight loss perspective, Tai Chi is?

    After this medical procedure, but before I'm "cleared" to resume weight training at any real level, I'm considering a couple of other things aside from walking.

    A yoga program developed by a certain former Pro Wrestler (not sure if it's OK to name the program or not...)

    Some sort of Tai Chi.

    I'd probably just end up getting DVDs and either do it in my living room, or in my computer room.

    So, anyone have any input on Yoga and/or Tai Chi?
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    I've not done Tai Chi, but I can tell you that people who have never done Yoga have no idea how difficult it actually is. I have not read the other thread, so I don't know what is going on, but definitely get a doctors clearance before starting Yoga, and look for a very basic, beginner work out to begin with. they do make DVD's called "yoga for ___", so maybe there are some that can you can tailor it a bit

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    • #3
      Quoth April View Post
      I've not done Tai Chi, but I can tell you that people who have never done Yoga have no idea how difficult it actually is. I have not read the other thread, so I don't know what is going on, but definitely get a doctors clearance before starting Yoga, and look for a very basic, beginner work out to begin with. they do make DVD's called "yoga for ___", so maybe there are some that can you can tailor it a bit
      Oh, I'm definitely going to get clearance from a doctor before I do things...

      Here's the post I made that explains what's going on...

      http://www.customerssuck.com/board/s...d.php?t=113059

      And the yoga program I'm talking about also incorporates a "nutrition" aspect. One guy that did it was a 47 year old Gulf War vet. He could only walk with crutches, and weighed almost 300 pounds.

      Over the course of about a year of him doing this particular type of yoga, not only did he lose about 140 pounds, he also was able to walk without the crutches and run.
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      • #4
        Yoga can be pretty strenuous but it's great. Walking is a very good place to start, especially right after an operation. Personally, I loathe biking. Makes my butt hurt something fierce. XD

        You could do resistance band training. That is cheap - just buy a band - and good for building some strength. I like this page... http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw10.htm It has nice illustrations.

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        • #5
          Start small and work your way up to more rigorous things. I've done stupid stuff like riding a 100 miles in 8 hours on my bike with maybe 30 miles of riding in for the prior 2 months. Doesn't end well to say the least.

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          • #6
            Any healthy (see below) exercise is as good as any other, in a general sense. The problem is that without knowing the details of the programs you're planning, and your general health, and the details of what your medical procedure will do to you ... none of us can give you proper advice.

            That said, Tai Chi can be excellent for almost all levels of health. One simply needs to avoid the specific exercises which overstrain injuries, and do or avoid the more strenuous moves.
            Yoga actually covers a huge range of difficulty levels. Simply saying 'Yoga' is about as precise as saying 'dancing'. So the yoga program might be perfect, or might be too strenuous in general, or might be specifically wrong for the injury in question.

            All of this really says 'I really really hope your medical team plans to refer you to a physiotherapist for after-surgery exercise advice'.


            Now, what is 'healthy' exercise? It's exercise which doesn't overstrain joints and muscles, and doesn't put you in dangerous situations. As an example, demi-pointe or flat-footed ballet is fine, pointe ballet destroys feet.
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            • #7
              Quoth Seshat View Post
              Simply saying 'Yoga' is about as precise as saying 'dancing'.
              And "dancing" covers everything from leaning against your partner swaying back and forth (as in dance marathons) to Cossack dancing (jumping around while squatting, kicking your leg straight out - VERY energetic).
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              • #8
                Tai Chi is generally easy on the joints. Just make sure it's a beginning class. From what I understand (from a friend who is a dance and tai chi instructor) is that the main stance is a semi-squat stance. She said after teaching three 45 minute classes a day, her thighs would be shaking, and that she was ballerina-level of fit back when she was teaching those classes. Of course, you won't be doing three classes a day, but it's something to keep in mind.

                I would talk to your doctor about it first. I would also talk to the instructor before you sign up for a class to get their opinion too, since they can probably help you pick the right class and also offer modifications if needed.
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                • #9
                  Quoth Seshat View Post
                  All of this really says 'I really really hope your medical team plans to refer you to a physiotherapist for after-surgery exercise advice'.
                  Everything I've read up to this point suggests what you're saying will happen. I'm going to mention this Yoga program to them, and see what they say about it.
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                  • #10
                    Quoth mjr View Post
                    Everything I've read up to this point suggests what you're saying will happen. I'm going to mention this Yoga program to them, and see what they say about it.
                    remember there is such a thing as "chair yoga" as well if regular is deemed too much.
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                    • #11
                      Quoth BlaqueKatt View Post
                      remember there is such a thing as "chair yoga" as well if regular is deemed too much.
                      The program I'm considering is, I believe, based on "Power Yoga". I'm reluctant to put the link here (don't know if that's allowed or not), but it looks like a good program!

                      But I'm going to discuss all of this with the doctor and see what she suggests.
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