Recommend forms of exercise for 52 year old male with slightly arthritic hip?

[Johnb0y]

I used to play 5-a-side footie but was beginning to feel very stiff and sore afterwards. I've had x-rays and been told that I have some arthritis in my hips and will probably have to have hip replacements in a number of years time.
I'm not in any pain at the moment so would like to do some exercise but the footie is probably too intense and not good for my hips long term.
Can you recommend any other forms of exercise?
I've never been to a gym but will probably have to give it a try?
I can't swim despite trying to learn a few times.

Have you looked into Walking Football?

I'm not sure I could survive the ribbing I would get from my friends if I started playing walking football ... pathetic, I know 😁

Would aquarobics be good, because your weight is supported by the water? Make sure you get a mixed class though- lots can be women only.

Yoga?

Thanks, those are both good suggestions.

Cycling?

Yes I am doing some cycling but live in London and don't feel very safe.

Yin yoga - a very slow form that respects the limitations of the body.

I would also think Pilates would be good, as it strengthens your core, helping you use your body correctly when moving, thus easing the stress on your hip (if you see what I mean?).

And I don't know how you cycle in London- bloody terrifying!

Someone started a thread in chat which might help

Definitely Pilates to develop hip

They did a study on the Trust Me I'm a Dr programme the other day - showed that Tai Chi has the same benefits as zumba so I don't think that exercise has to be high impact to be good for us.

I have multiple joint arthritis and am encouraged to do any exercise. The only restriction that they give me is to not do anything that hurts or aggravates it.

Maybe just try different things and see what you enjoy and that doesn't aggravate your joint?

Oh and weight training. Weight training is particularly necessary as you get older

Walking. Earlier this year i did the Yorkshire Three Peaks which is an insanely hard walking challenge imo. In itself it was actually too hard for me though i did finish, but the great thing was the training - so that i reached the point where 10 miles with plenty of hills at 3 mi an hour was a normal/short distance.

Rowing? Easy on the joints, hard on everything else. Though they might require you to swim these days (not in my day ect.)

DH is a hip surgeon-cycling helps preserve hip function

Msjolly

Cycling exacerbates my hyper mobility which many women suffer from in the hip joints particularly.

I imagine that advice is perfect for men, but not so good for women especially on ‘mumsnet’. (Just my experience of body work and sports therapy over 15 years)

CantankerousCamel

Cycling not good for my hypermobility either EDS type3 here.

Also not allowed to do free weights because I'm not good with proprioception so they encourage me to use the machines in the gym that actually hold me in a good position.

weetabix
I do CrossFit but have to wear a weight belt and utilise my own experience to work safely as the trainers are not familiar with hyper mobility at all.

Obviously having EDS is more extreme, but most women suffer some hypermobility in the hips unless they’re training, so cycling is not necessarily the best advice for this demographic.

People with moderate to severe hyper mobility like you and I, will find it extends ligaments and causes real problems. If the OP is having hip pain, based on age I would not be recommending cycling and am amazed a hip surgeon would

Just checked and the OP is male... my bad.

I would still perhaps advise something less impactful on the hip joint that cycling.

@Cantakerous

I'm sorry but you're quite wrong, despite your 15yrs of sports therapy. I think DH's years of replacing hips means he is maybe a little more experienced in this area.

Cycling is low impact, especially on a stationary bike. And the known advice-which is evidence based is that it has a positive effect on strengthening the muscles around the hip, thereby assisting in hip function and helping to reduce pain. The bike saddle holds the hip in abduction which is also good because it is adduction that is normally the position that causes pain.

Obviously, if anyone has other issues like EDS/heart problems etc it is best discussing things with your GP or consultant before starting up any new exercise programme.

And it's not just for the menz-it's even good for "the women, especially on mumsnet"