On Sat, 3 Nov 2007 21:07:12 -0400, "Dee.Dee" >
wrote:

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>"Boron Elgar" > wrote in message
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>> The exercise is no strain whatsoever. If anything, I have trouble
>> getting my heart rate up. I use a recumbent bike and also do several
>> reps of a set routine with 2.5 lb hand weight while I pedal.
>>
>> I have no problems with the bike. As long as my rheumatoid arthritis
>> behaves, I am happy exercising. In fact, it is important in many way
>> in keeping the damage of the RA at bay. I am always increasing the
>> workout level on the bike. I think it has maybe 18 levels and I am
>> only at level 9.
>>
>> I find that exercise, even though I really hate the very thought of
>> it, gives me a lot of energy and is helping me regain some of the
>> mobility and agility that the RA has eaten away at. It is a lifesaver,
>> truly it is.
>>
>> When my oldest moves out, her bedroom will become a full exercise room
>> with a Soloflex added to the treadmill and bike we currently use in
>> the TV room.
>>
>> Boron
>
>I'm glad that exercise is working well for you -- I'd love to exercise more;
>I used to a lot. I'm sorry I can't send you my exercise room; basically it
>gets used for folding clothes now.
>
>I wanted DH to buy another piece of equipment the other day, I forget what
>you call it; he said, "no," so I guess we're in the 'walking' stage of our
>life now. That we can do.
>
>I'm really sorry to hear that you have RA.
>Dee Dee
>

Thank you, DeeDee. Think of it this way - after diagnosis I had a
perfect "excuse" to get an Electrolux Magic Mill Mixer.


Boron