What are the best exercises for someone who is 200 lbs overweight?
April 6th, 2009 Posted by: admin
My daily calorie consumption stays between 1200 to 1500 calories a day but I am not loosing any weight. I have Lupus and fibromylagia so I have significant joint and muscle pain and have no cartiledge in my knees. I work at a desk all day and don’t get much exercise while at work. Any help on best exercises would be appreciated. I know to walk but walking kills my back.
By: Lisa H
By: Lisa H
Tags: Desk, Lupus, Muscle Pain
April 9th, 2009 at 15:16
Swimming!! Takes the pressure off joints and uses all your muscles as the same time. Check with dr first!!
April 11th, 2009 at 12:07
there is no hope for you……lol
April 14th, 2009 at 10:36
You want something that wont stress out your joints…
Try swimming…
I hope things go well for you!
April 16th, 2009 at 00:12
Find a sport you really like and or get a dog to exercise! (I Love My dog!)
April 17th, 2009 at 02:46
Like other people with small frames i have joint problems too and my dad has fibro., so i kno what its like. He does yoga and hes pretty good for an old guy. This should also help with circulation problems that may result from sitting in a chair alll day and ease the stress of life.
April 17th, 2009 at 07:07
You can try standing instead of sitting at work; have a desk built or order one that allows you to stand. There was a feature on the news a few years back about a man who did this and he lost a lot of weight, over 20 pounds, just from not sitting down all day.
April 18th, 2009 at 12:53
First of all, try to stick to 1200 calories, and to boost your metabolism make sure you eat your first meal within 15 minutes of waking up, that way you will burn more calories all day. To keep that metabolism burning, eat about 200-300 calories about every 2-3 hours and stop eating at 7 pm. That will make a big difference by six months, when you realize your metabolism has improved. As for exercise, start small, do some stretches from the floor that don’t require a lot of exertion, and maybe use 2 lb weights for your arms — any start helps. If you have access to a warm pool of water, it should make it easier to do some basic walking, back and forth in the pool — the water will support you and your back and help care for your muscles, but also actually make it a harder workout. A stationary bike is another option, just use it five minutes as a time as you build yourself up. They sell some where you can sit down and just use your legs on the bike. Everything helps! And make sure you are not trying any of those scam diets like Adkins, just eat healthy.
April 21st, 2009 at 17:56
You could do a recumbent bike (sitting and just moving legs) and weight machine for your arms.
April 22nd, 2009 at 00:44
I would suggest an elipital machine, cycling machine, or excerise video such as the firm. Another suggestion is to do small changes. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or when your at work instead of emailing/calling a person in the office get up want walk 2 their desk. Go for walks on your lunch break. You have legs don’t you? I don’t think its walking thats giving you back aches, I think its the chair at work. I have the same prob. I once was 200lbs and I lost 40 (plateau) I started out by going 2 the gym and walking on the treadmill for 10 mins a day and I build my self up. Start out 10 mins a day and work your self up. You’ll loos weight in no time!
April 24th, 2009 at 15:05
Get in a pool!
Water will take the pressure off from your joints and it is a great workout. Some clubs will have water aerobics. You can also buy foam workout weights. They float so they create resistance when moving them in the water. If on a limited budget empty plastic milk jugs would work.
You can do many exercises standing in a small place. Jogging in the water, side leg lifts, scissoring your legs, knee lifts, hanging onto the side of the pool and working legs.
I did this class when I was pregnant and enjoyed the bouyancy of it and enjoyed it up to the end.
April 27th, 2009 at 23:18
I’d recommend you start out using ankle weights and seated calisthenics. Muscles build by adding cells and every new cell will burn calories. Swimming is good exercise but your endurance might be low right now. Check with your local YMCA, gym, or local college to see if there is a BEGINNERS water aerobics class you can take. The water will help diminish the joint pain and muscle tension during, and caused by, the routine especially if it’s a heated pool.
Isometric exercises are done in static (stationary) positions rather than having you try to bounce and stretch all over the place. An example of these exercises would be pressing both palms together (like you’re praying) in front of your chest and maintaining the contraction for a count of 20 or 30 seconds each time.
You could also look into purchasing a resistance band or Suzanne Somers Thigh-Master type device to perform exercises with that.
Studies show that people who twitch their legs during the course of a day can burn around 100 calories more than people who don’t. Although one tends to look a bit anxious when doing it.
Sounds like you’re headed in the right direction!!