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Hi everyone. I was wondering whether it is ok to exercise, do Zumba etc? I have a dog so I take several walks a day, varying in length, depending on how I'm feeling but I'm very wary of anything that has "jumping ". Any feedback would be very welcome. Thank you. Judith xx

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cat3

That's just weird. I've been to Sainsbury's where there's a resident busker (great voice--nice man) who I always chat to. He recommended a local gym and, when I said I don't 'do' gyms, he told me they have regular Zumba sessions which is really just exercise, but to music. So I said I'd go.

But thinking about it since, like you, I've been discussing whether it's wise, so I've looked at some Zumba classes on YouTube and the dancing/exercise is very energetic but not particularly strenuous. I might go and ask if I can sit in for one session to get the 'feel' of it.

I'm thinking I might find it exhausting (& possibly a bit intimidating amongst women half my age ! The jury's still out.

Have a look on YouTube if you haven't already Judith. I just Googled 'Zumba videos' and chose the YouTube link. xx

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Judithba in reply tocat3

Thanks Cat, I'll have a look. I can't bend over any more because I get a wobbly feeling in my head. Do you get that? x

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cat3 in reply toJudithba

Yes I certainly do Judith. I've just looked again at some videos and realised that there is vigorous head movement/jumping going on. See what you think ; I'm starting to think it might be a recipe for dizziness !

They differ from clip to clip so there's no indication of what our local classes would be like.

xx

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peaches2 in reply tocat3

Buy the zumba dvds and try it at home... I have it.....

amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-To...

I can't say I do it every day but I do use it....although it takes some getting used to if you use the weight things at the same time as dancing! Some days I just keep dancing around/singing with music on while I hoover and polish! ;) ....in the comfort of your own home....my favourite place! x

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RecoveringH

Hi Girls, I did try Zumba - problems are not what you expect. Rhythm and coordination at speed everyone else is doing it - let go of that for a start! I hid at the back next to another woman who hadn't been going long so didn't know the routines. When others turned left, I turned right, when others jumped, I stepped, when others clapped, I swung my arms (vibration of hands clapping a lot was too much). No-one cared I did my own thing. No-one noticed. Everyone smiles afterwards. It is a rewarding experience. Something in doing the same exercise as lots of other people in the same room, some connection with others. I think its good. During the whole hour I think I did 75% of one routine correct! and there were maybe 15 different routines. Didn't matter. It was very jolly and funny! I laughed constantly at how crap I was compared to the expert girls up the front! lol Try it and let us know how you go.

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RogerCMerriman

I started back, riding my bike fairly soon after. Initially it was a very short distance in the park slowly getting more confident.

It took months, close on a year to doing the stuff I had been doing.

In terms of risks I guess it depends on what BI you had.

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Judithba

Thank you all for your help, I appreciate it. I think I'm scared to do things in case I have another subachroid haemorrhage. I did nearly die apparently and spent 7 weeks in intensive care. Do you ever feel scared or have you found a way to get over it? Xx

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RogerCMerriman in reply toJudithba

I assume you had CT/Miri scans? Did they find anything of worry?

Most if not all have been throughly checked out! My head/brain plus heart etc had a darn good MOT.

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