vigorous exercise
Hi,
I read the posts about exercise, and I wanted to ask for advice or just
your insights.
Since my early twenties, I’ve had so many serious health problems, that
when I try to do aerobics or any vigorous workouts, I get so exhausted, I
can’t function at all for a few days. And sometimes I can actually get ill
if the workout is too intense or draining of my energy. I do a lot of
walking (at least 6 days a week), but that’s as much intensity as I can
handle. I walk for about 30 minutes, and we have hills all around our
neighborhood, so that helps to get my heart rate up. It’s not that I have a
weight problem. I’m 5′3″, and weigh about 120.
Have any other O’s had this problem? When I read the part in the book
that says we are made for vigorous exercise, I just laughed. My husband is a
type A, (and they’re supposed to do gentle movements, like yoga), and he has
always done intense workouts. He was a runner, a weightlifter, and now he
cycles about 60 miles 3x a week, plus weights! And he walks with me. It
seems ironic, and I am wondering if within the blood types, there are
exceptions to the exercise guidelines.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks, Melissa
June 24th, 2003 at 9:38 pm
Hmm…
I’m wondering if you try to do too much, too soon? Even I had to work
up to it. After being laid off 3 months w/ my knee injury (I’m the one
who wrote the post on how I love intense exercise)
I couldn’t even run a constant 10 minutes…I had to work back up to
it. In about 2 months time of regular exercise I made it back. I don’t
think you can expect to be a big ol’ athlete right away. You need
conditioning.
I began running a year ago and my farthest distance is only 4 miles.
That’s fine, though. Most people do not run great distances in fast
times w/out years of conditioning!
I will say, your posts makes me wonder about the exercise theory. I
don’t know. I also seem to “thrive” on caffeine, which I know isn’t
good for me…so sometimes what feels great isn’t really great for you.
(so maybe A’s shouldn’t really do intense stuff? I do notknow) But we
knew that. I don’t know. All I can relate to is what i’ve experienced
for myself, and that, of course, is imperfect as well.
if you enjoy any activity,though, I would definitely work at it. Moving
your body is a very good thing!! “Use it or lose it!!”
I’m, in a few months, going to study to be a personal trainer so I truly
would like to hear your experiences. I’ve always tried to motivate my
loved ones, etc. to be healthy…not ‘forcing it’, but just a genral
well-being is good!
I hope you all have a great holiday!
–Heidi
June 25th, 2003 at 1:45 am
Hello!
i have to log off after I send this, but what I’m hoping to do when I get all knowledgable (HOPEFULLY!) and certified is be a benefit to “normal” people who just want to initially improve their quality of life. I don’t want people to feel self-conscious or judged. I think sometimes people are intimidated by exercise and what they
‘can’t’ do. Heck, I still feel intimidated sometimes by some of the people at the gym!!!
We’re all on our own paths and such, so, really, who cares? It’s better than not even trying.
“The only way to fail is to never try!” Don’t remember where I read/heard that, but I find it usefull at times.
Take care.
Heidi
hi Heidi,i would love a personal trainer. wish i could find one to come to my home. i should try advertising huh? i know i could work up to more if i had help to do it right and motivation each day to keep up with it.robin
June 25th, 2003 at 4:35 am
Hi Robin,
I have a bulging disc in my low pack (it
Lynn
Yeah, I laughed, too.
herniated five years ago) and so walking is about as vigorous as I
can get. I am not able to work out with weights, because I’m not
strong enough to use them properly (and would run the risk of further
injuring myself.) My doctor recommends aerobic exercise
only…walking, swimming, low impact. My problem with swimming is
that the chlorine gives me sinus infections. (I can’t win!) But,
Robin, is this something you can do?
I have fibromyalgia, but am getting better little by little. Part of
the reason I went on the Type O program is to lose some weight, so
that my structure would have fewer excess pounds to carry around.
Also, it’s my understanding that wheat can contribute to edema, which
I also have. Walking is very good for that. It’s a bit painful
sometimes, but I do it anyway because it’s beneficial.
How do some of us get through life? I don’t know!
June 25th, 2003 at 11:16 am
In a message dated 7/2/00 12:51:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
nomadog5@… writes:
<< We’re all on our own paths and such, so, really, who cares? It’s better
than not even trying.
Hi Heidi,
For me that rings a bell. Seems so true. Dont be intimidated is good
advice. Thanks for motivating with simple truths……….
Love mary ann
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June 27th, 2003 at 12:35 pm
Hi Heidi,
No, I don’t think it’s a matter of working up to it, because this has
been the case most of my adult life, since I had a serious kidney infection
at age 22. Before that, I would dance for hours (took all different forms of
dance classes), and also do yoga. It seems like after that infection, I
never recovered.
When I met my husband at 23, he kept coaching me to run, and I did work
up to doing a 10K, but gradually stopped running, because I was always so
exhausted. Even after running only one mile, and I could barely function for
a couple days.
And then I turned to aerobics tapes, and that still made me feel
exhausted, and I’d also be starving. So it seemed to defeat the purpose of
getting fit, because I would actually gain weight.
I know this sounds pretty complicated, but I guess that’s what my health
has always been.
Good luck in your endeavor to be a personal trainer! You sound very
enthusiastic and caring, and that’s a perfect combination.
Melissa
June 27th, 2003 at 8:55 pm
Heidi,
Not a medical person, but i read that safflower oil is given to persons who
do not regain physically after exertion, due to hypoglycemia. Not that
safflower if for O’s, but that this is an expected consequence of physical
exertion in some people. I had problems recouping from exertion also. But
this is not natural, so i expect that when my sugar and thyroid get better, i
can be more aggressive.
Don’t feel all alone over there. And keep doing what you can. Type O
“avoids” prolong recovery………….
Take care!!!!!!!!!
Mary Ann in Florida
July 6th, 2003 at 3:35 am
From: Heidi J. Will [mailto:nomadog5@…]
Hope I don’t sound like an exercise nazi.
I’m kind of enthused right now!
I just know how I’ve had regrets with some things in life- and I would
like to help spare others that feeling. <<<