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mollie70
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by mollie70 on Fri Apr 05, 2013 11:54 am

Weight loss

Is it possible for me to take Ali or similar to help with weight loss as I have a heart problem I am a member of slimming world my age is 74 and I am only able to walk and can't do other exercises as I have arthritis

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mark
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by mark on Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:30 am

Re: Weight loss

Hi mollie70.

I would advise you to consult your gp to enquire about working with an exercise referal specialist in relation to cardiac rehab. If successful it will see you working with a specialist for your condition. This may also help reduce the risk of falls or you over stretching yourself.

OA and RA clients should work on range of motion exercies with periods of rest. Isometric exercises are less likely to exacerbate arthritic pain and so are preferred for clients who have acutely inflamed joints. (Durstine 2009)

The bhf has lots of information regards heart health and guidance. Here is a link to the web site.
http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/prev ... ctive.aspx
Mark Westbrook
Fitness Consultant
Freelance
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/bl ... arks-blog/

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Rosemary Mallace
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by Rosemary Mallace on Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:05 am

Re: Weight loss

Hi, Mollie70,

You say you are 'only able to walk'. Don't underestimate the value of walking. It is still exercise. Research has found that doing 6,000 steps a day has health benefits for women in older age. If you don't already, aim to do 6,000 steps every day. I would suggest getting a pedometer and monitoring how many steps you can do. Keep a walking diary. If you can't do 6,000 steps initially, build up to it.

Initially incorporate the 6,000 steps into your daily routine. Try and walk to the shops - this has the added benefit of having to carry shopping home. If you take the car, park as far away from the shop door as you can. This has two advantages. You will easily find a parking space and you will increase the number of steps you do. If you are using your bus pass (I love my bus pass) walk to the next stop or get off a stop early. If you watch a lot of telly, walk on the spot when the adverts are on. I'm sure you will be able to think of lots of ways to increase your steps.

The current guidelines for exercise are 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, plus 2 strength sessions. 150 minutes may seem like a lot until you break it down. It could be 30 minutes 5 days a week. You also don't have to do the 30 minutes all at once. Break it down into 10 minute chunks. Walking counts as exercise. Try and walk at a pace that makes you a bit puffed and slightly sweaty. Depending on how fast you walk, your 6,000 steps will probably take you up to 30 minutes per day.

As Mark says, see your GP and get a referral to an exercise class.. There are many wonderful classes that help people with arthritis and heart problems. However, as I said, walking is a marvellous and under-rated form of exercise that most people can do.

Look up www.walkingforhealth.org.uk which have local groups all round the country.
Rosemary Mallace
Personal Trainer

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