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What exercise might I actually grow to enjoy if I tried it?

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StillMedusa · 25/04/2023 15:34

I'm 55, slim, and have a bad sacroiliac joint and low back problems.
I can't run (had a triple prolapse and hysterectomy after 4 children and was told no high impact stuff as I could end up with a vaginal vault prolapse)

I'm unfit. Yes I walk the dog but that's it.

I used to do Taekwondo (am a first Dan black belt in fact.. gained it at 48) but after a nasty dislocated thumb I gave up.. I was flexible then, but not any more. I have a weak core.

I kayak/paddle board a bit with Dh but only in summer.. getting cold and wet is NOT my thing!

I'm menopausal/post (who knows I'm still taking HRT)

I WANT do do something that will keep me healthy! I have an adult son to care for (autism) and a toddler grandchild I look after several days a week, plus I do supply in school. My diet is not terrible but I do have too much wine.. and that's not going to change!

I need something that will give me a buzz like Taekwondo used to... something I will commit to, so probably a class? I don't want to lose weight but I want to improve my flexibility, and cardio health.

I really fancied an adult ballet class but there are none on the day I'm free. There is an adult beginners gymnastics but I'm a bit scared of that! Pilates bored me stupid when I tried!

There must be something for me out there! Help!

OP posts:
TrishTrix · 25/04/2023 19:46

Spin!
I'm hooked.

BernardBlacksMolluscs · 25/04/2023 19:52

I love Vinyassa Yoga. You can get properly sweaty on just the space of a yoga mat and when you master a new posture the sense of achievement is brilliant

being an anti social bastard I subscribe to glo.com and can exercise whenever it suits me

MotherofCats22 · 25/04/2023 20:12

I used to go to class called body balance, it was great for flexibility and cardio health!

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Movinghouseatlast · 25/04/2023 15:59

Zumba is brilliant fun and is a hard cardio workout.

Zumba is really high impact unfortunately.

MarpleFan · 25/04/2023 22:55

I’ve been doing P.Volve since lockdown and absolutely swear by it. Very gentle on joints and focuses on your core. Some of the classes have gone a bit more cardio-focused recently but the slow and steady stuff is brilliant.

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Blackbirdblue30 · 25/04/2023 23:10

You could try sea swimming if that's accessible, no chlorine issues there. Some places have adult ballet classes. I tried swing dancing and it was fun. Roller skating? I go to yoga flow but as pp said, you do need to find the right teacher.

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