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Exercise Log

Keep track of your daily physical activity with this printable exercise log.

Keeping track of your exercise habits helps you maintain a challenging regimen and motivates you to achieve your goals. Print this log and keep it on your refrigerator, where you can jot down your accomplishments every day. Use it to improve your performance, too. And watch those pounds melt away.

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shirley

13 Dec 2011, 11:10

i found that a total gym gave me about all of the exercises i needed. even as i aged i found that i could adjust weight to suit my abilities

dennis walker

08 Oct 2011, 16:21

what is the water and salt cure?,for knees?

Cathy

26 Jul 2011, 13:27

For Mrs. Cunningham: I am 40 1/2. Still not diagnosed, every doctor says it is something completely different from the other, but my primary says be patient because it does take 5 to 8 years to be properly diagnosed when you have an auto-immune disorder.

I was on prednisone briefly and was terrified of not necessarily weight gain, but the bloaty look you get. I did some research and potassium rich foods (like dried apricots) and drinking water helped a lot.

I recommend yoga and meditation; a yoga teacher is a must. The teacher will guide you, correct you, and encourage you to rest in childs pose if it you get tired.

I think core work would help also, like pilates. And I started out walking my dogs once a day for 3 minutes, increased to twice a day, and built up that way.

As thy days, so shall thy strengths be. It takes time and babysteps.

Mrs. Cunningham

08 Mar 2011, 17:20

I have RA, Fibromylagia and Cushing's Disease i have tried walking, Bike riding and water aerobics. Neither worked well for me. There has to be something i can try. I have been on Prednisone for 2 yrs straight so i guess you know i have gained 30 lbs. Please help there has to be something i can do to work out and get my figure back. i just turned 40 years old, and i want my life back.

Jack E.

25 Feb 2011, 07:46

I'm the heavest I've ever been in my life(261)Used to love to walk & jog,butnow.at 67,my arthritis in my knees & legs won't let me.Living alone for the past 3 years,since my dear bride went home to be with the Lord,I find it hard to be motivated.My PCP suggested I take Motrin 800 three times a day for the pain in my knees.
this eases it somewhat and allows me to move around. I,m open to suggestions!

Leslie Sinclair

22 Feb 2011, 18:15

I have pain in my knees. What can I do. I am taking meloxican but does not help my pain to go away.Isabel

Charley May

14 Feb 2011, 21:07

What is the desired temperature for water therapy exercising. Is there a maximum?

Maria

25 Nov 2010, 10:30

I have pain in my hands, my fingers are becoming deformed and hurt very much in the cold. I can't close my hands as well,also I have pain in my knees. Could you help me?
What exercises can I do to strenghten my hands?

nathalia

17 Sep 2010, 04:04

i have pains on my right shoulder and chest. what can i do?

Jasmine

11 Apr 2010, 22:29

Hi. I have OA in my knees, and the pain was so bad I couldn't walk up and down stairs for a long time. A friend of mine introduced me to the water and salt cure, and it has worked so amazingly well. It's taken away a lot of my pain so I can continue with a normal lifestyle. I know it will help you too:

http://watercure2.org

Adriana

06 Apr 2010, 13:19

Appreciate you-alls input. But what is the "squeeze/contract-the-knee" exercise? Thanks! AC

Erica

22 Mar 2010, 11:08

Hi I have OA in both knees, the right one is more severe case. I am starting physical therapy today since its hard to bend right knee and walking for more than a few minutes becomes painful. A coworker of mine recommended prolotherapy but since there is not a doctor whom performs this procedure close to where I reside I am going to try injections with hyaulronic acid. Has anyone tried this? Has it helped retrieve range of motion?

tim

06 Mar 2010, 20:36

can taking papaya seeds (papaya seeds lots of it are dried sun-dried or freeezer-dried are then grounded in a blender... take one teaspoon every morning for one week) releves your knee arthritis pain. I read that from the papaya wikipedia/ internet resources....tell me if there are people practicing this ...and does it work?

Aaron

16 Jan 2010, 10:04

I have AS. I just started yoga and it seems to help a good bit. I have a question that doesnt pertain to me so much as the ones that are having hand trouble. Would a gyro ball help? I use one and my hands, forearms and wrist feel alot better. Just dont overdo it at first like I did. It doesnt feel like it is working very much but the next day you can feel the tightness. I would suggest to start out with 5 minutes a day. You can get an electric starter for them for ease of use.

M Rijs Tutty

23 Dec 2009, 15:18

I have artritis in my hands and I would love some info about exercises to make things a bit better??

Margaret

Barbara Brosell

06 Dec 2009, 11:06

I haven't been formerly diagnosed with arthritis, but the signs are unmistakeable.
My fingers are becoming deformed and hurt very much in the cold. Sometimes they will hurt just to hurt. The thumb of my left hand is beginning to give more pain than I know what to do with. I fear I will drop something heavy if I'm not careful.
Then there is my back. When I first arise in the morning I do walk slightly to one side until the slight ache that is there works its way out. Fortunately it doesn't take long--as yet.
I must keep moving because I am caring for my 94 yr. old mother.

Debra

06 Oct 2009, 08:06

I do yogalaties everyday & my stationary bike though the yogalaties is becoming more painful since both my knees are down to the bone & I will have to have replacements soon. I have found that loosing weight helped along w/walking when when I can. I also do quads, toe presses, squats, & leg lifts. Along w/push-ups. All this to keep my legs as strong as possible. My knees are already bad. No matter how painful exercise is best. I am 43 & have had OA for over 10yrs now.

Pat

03 Sep 2009, 22:07

I have had both knees replaced and did strengthening exercises before each surgery. It helped so much. I did partial leg lifts with a coffee can under my knee and full leg lifts lying on my back with the other leg in a relaxed bent position. Do three sets of ten on each side moving slowly. I also did "mini-squats" to strengthen my quads (which by the way, do most of the support for the knee). Just hold on to a counter top and do three sets of ten. Don't go too deep. For hands - warm in some hot water and squeeze a soft rubber ball gently.

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08 Aug 2009, 03:03

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Allwyn

27 Jun 2009, 05:19

I have two very painful fingers one on each hand and they are looking very deformed,
is there anything I can do to stop the deformity

TERESA

14 May 2009, 22:36

i need to know whats good for knees that hsve had surgery,When bending is at 90.20yrs no bending then surgery.It hasnt helped alot;Only on the bending.

Ashely

12 May 2009, 21:34

it was bad

Josephine

14 Apr 2009, 15:44

I noticed that Connie, Georg' Carolyn,and Nadine are looking for a solution, but nobody are going to strengthen the knees not even if are replaced(like mine). What we can do is strengthen the inside and outside leg muscles including those in the calf. Loosing waight also helps because every pound we loose takes four of preassure from the knees.

Steff

11 Apr 2009, 11:40

I see many people asking for exercises. I received much benefit from a physical therapist. They can show you exactly how the exercises are to be performed so that you can avoid injury. Where I go also offers therapeutic massage - not your traditional "spa" tx. This is painful while doing but certainly works the "kinks" out and maintains an almost pain-free back for me. Good luck all.

Freya

07 Apr 2009, 11:11

Theresa Robe

To open bottles and jars, I bought an amazing tool. It is has serrated edges and slips around tiny water bottle caps, or large jars...It has a soft handle and with a little twist one can undo the most stubborn tops and lids...It does not hurt one's hands to use it...Do get yourself one..I use mine several times every day and don't know what I would do without it!

About exercise, not knowing what kind of issues you are coping with....I found bio-feedback excellent. I was able to cure Reynaud's Phenomena, a secondary condition to Reactive Arthritis...which is an auto immune type of arthritis.

I swim every day...It is non-negotiable, unless I have a cold... Swimming for 40 minutes releases endorphins, the body's natural pain killers..and one doesn't need any pain killers at all....It is amazing!

Good luck!

jane cox

04 Apr 2009, 18:14

I would encourage anyone with RA to move as much as possible. I was diagnosed with RA about 17 years ago and you can tell I have it by looking at my hands and feet. I started going to a gym in 1973 doing short periods on their machines. I increased my exercise gradually through the years until now I am able to run a hilly half-marathon in 2hrs33minutes. I am 71 so this is a reasonable time. I am hoping to do a full marathon (26 miles) soon. I credit this with keeping moving almost no matter what and also I have been compliant with the prescribed drugs that have been developped over the past few years.

sangeeta

03 Apr 2009, 11:54

I have personally benefitted from the 'squeeze/contract-the-knee' exercise. Not only is it almost an instant pain-killer (a maximum of 3-5 times in pain), bit it has also helped strengthen my knees.

Theresa Robe

02 Apr 2009, 13:48

I need a exercise to strengthen my hands. I have trouble opening up bottles

Diane Hayes

31 Mar 2009, 07:15

Thanks so much for your efforts in all the materials that are available. I use them when teaching my seniors in their exercise/information classes.

Connie

30 Mar 2009, 21:47

My knees buckle and cause me to fall. Doctors response is that I'm not a candidate for surgery...what can I do to strengthen my knees and regain confidence in going down steps (I also fall going up steps).

I'm about 15 pounds overweight and am very slowly loosing more; I've been atheletically involved all my life and at age 68 am still not ready for this overly cautious and inactive lifestyle....seems like I'm always recouping from a fall.

Any exercises for strenghtenig would be appreciated, and I'd like exercise log.

Have recently had blood tests and shows high ANA, RA, and high uric acid.

Thank you.
Connie

Mary

30 Mar 2009, 17:01

What exercise can I do to strengthen and build up the muscles in my knees, legs and hips?

Georg'

30 Mar 2009, 12:01

I am getting ready for double knee replacement surgery. I am looking for ideas of exercises to help strengthen my legs and arms prior to surgery. I amhoping that this will speed my recovery time.

Thank you for any ideas or suggestions.

Carolyn Winney

30 Mar 2009, 11:41

I have a really bad left knee that I am treating w/injections. I notice that my hamstrings are really tight and will cramp at the slightest pull. Other than the quad exercises, are there any I can do to help my knees?
Thank you!

Nadine

30 Mar 2009, 10:07

What exercises can I do to strenghten my knees and my pointer finger?

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Exercise Log

Keep track of your daily physical activity with this printable exercise log.

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