What is best form of Cardio Exercise for inactive ( 5 years now) PD guy, age 57?

[sabadad]

Used to like cardio treadmill, do like beach walks, uedto do weight training a bit. Do none of that now.

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I like "My Shape" that I use with my Xbox.

[CheriH]

Hi sabadad, I am 56 yrs old and work out on a Sole E95 elliptical. Talk about a cardio workout! The elliptical is less stressful on your joints too. When I first started Cardiac Rehab, I could only do 2 minutes on the elliptical; but I didn't give up. I kept increasing my time slowly. I can now do a 20 minute program on the ellptical. It took me a while to get there though.

The important thing is to keep moving and exercise, exercise, exercise!

Best wishes to you,

Cheri

[etterus]

Stationary bike might be the best to start up... less risk of falling Start slow with no resistance with a sustainable pace. Aerobic-cardio- exercise is that which can be done without losing your breath. Make sure you have no risk factors... what's your Doc think?

[BILLYRAY]

I am 61 soon to b 62....5 yrs..with pd probally 8 who knows..bet thing i think is a statioary bike 15 mins adayllltwice aday

[JAYNIE]

I have a three wheel bike with a battery. I am 73 yrs old and was diagnosed in 1998. Most people do not know I even have PD. I ride my bike every day and if I do cramp up, I flip the battery on........and the peddles peddle me home....

[PatV in reply to JAYNIE]

This sounds great!

[jillfd]

Biking -stationary or otherwise , has shown impressive results in studies.

The BIG Secret is to find something you'll keep doing .

A video, a walk and talk time with a friend, dancing to great music,

Just start today and not promises for tomorrow.

This is for you - the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones

Aloha Jill