Exercise suggestions

[CJM22]

Hi 

I recently had a total hip replacement

i really want to exercise, can anybody suggest any exercise which are good for calorie burn/cardio but use only upper body

thanks

chris

[Bill_k]

I had both hips replaced  2 yrs ago and i used to take a walker out every day and walk as much as i could.I would stop occasionally and do some of the leg exercises that the knee and hip clinic gave me using the walker for balance.

Using a walker will strengthen your arms and upper body as well to a certain extent.

I bought an exercise bike with upper body exercise arms included once i was able to get off the walker and crutches.

If you live in Canada the red cross loans all the stuff out for free.

[emili]

I wish you a speedy recovery. There was a show awhile back I think it was total transformation or something like that. The trainer had a woman in her first week severely injure her foot. He had her scooting around on a scooter which ended up burning a ton of calories. I don't know if that is an option for you since you would have to push with a leg, but it stayed with me because of the calories.

[DanielleinDC]

Here's one: https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Seated-Arm-Workout-5-Minute-Video-36729872

I can't do the dips, so I just do more curls or tricep extensions.

If you can stand, here's another good one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XJr4-6JZU4

And another arms only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szsjlcDleBo

Hope this helps.

[WendyB]

I agree with the suggestions. I used my walker for a long time to go out for walks.

And seated weights are really good as well.

Right now I still use a cane but I go on a trail that is uneven. If I walked the roads I wouldn't need it. But I prefer trail.

Hang in there! Speedy recovery!

[davy.franko84]

How long ago was your surgury? Can you still do walking, rowing, biking? Check out circuit training in youtube and pick out the exercises you think you can do. Build your way up slowly.