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Exercise for over 50s who is on her feet all day

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FlyMeToDunoon · 14/08/2017 08:52

I have been reading some of the threads and am thinking of trying the 30 day shred.
I work in retail and am on my feet and on the move for my whole shift.
My knees ache most of the time.
I also walk the school run and to and from work most days.
Tbh I feel shattered when I get home but the middle age spread is really annoying me. Is the shred suitable or is there something better for someone in my position (prone) Grin

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lljkk · 14/08/2017 09:32

swimming sounds perfect

FlyMeToDunoon · 14/08/2017 09:50

Oh lljkk Ive read some of the swimming threads and got very excited however......I can't swim. On the back of reading the threads I signed up to join the waiting list for adult lessons but I have serious doubts I'd actually go. The pool is at least a 45min walk away. The adult lesson are on a Sunday night at 7.45 or similar.

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lljkk · 14/08/2017 11:22

I taught myself to swim. As an adult. From doggy paddle to front crawl :). There are lots of videos on youtube.

I was trying to think of something not load-bearing. Spinning: you stand up a lot. Indoor rowing: works the legs, though not in a load bearing way. Kettle bells & home exercise vids: seem to mostly require being on feet.

SomewhatIdiosyncratic · 14/08/2017 22:34

The movement of exercise is much easier on the feet and joints than standing or mooching around. My legs ached far less after a day standing in the classroom after I took up running.

MumIsRunningAMarathon · 14/08/2017 23:06

My job/age is similiar op

I run.... treadmill at home or outside,depending on the day I've had

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