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Why am I so weak!

Simply put it is inactivity. Studies have shown that it only takes a few days of lying in bed to start losing your strength, flexibility and balance. Once this happens you are at risk of beginning the downward spiral. What is the downward spiral you ask?

The downward spiral

Well, let's say you are feeling under the weather one day. You are retired so end up spending a few days in bed or on the recliner watching TV.
After a while the chores start piling up. Finally you get up one morning and... "oops" lose your balance -- falling on the floor! If your hip is not broken you likely have a nasty bump somewhere.

The pain causes you to spend more time in bed... day by day getting weaker and weaker. Then out comes the cane or walker. You begin to go outside of the house less and less because it is harder to walk.

Daily chores and activities become increasingly more difficult like cooking, shopping and taking a shower. You spend more time in the recliner and bed.

Well...you get the picture.

Moral of the story? Yes, you guessed it...Use your head...don't stay in bed!

Where do I begin?

Well, it took a while to get in the shape you are in. Remember to take small steps in the beginning. No need to hurry. Your body requires from 4 to 6 weeks to become accustomed to a new activity or exercise program.

This is true especially if you have been inactive for a long time.

Try exercising for a few minutes a day at first. Gradually build up to 30 minutes twice a week.

From there try exercising 3 days per week as your strength and endurance improves.

Getting started is the hardest part. Let me show you how to begin.  


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