Exercise / Workout / Activity

[walkerwally1]

Well I am not going to pay attention to the number of steps for exercise right now.  I am trying to improve my walking without using any support from the walker or cane although I carry the cane if needed to prevent any stumble but so far I haven't needed it but it is kind of a security blanket I guess.  I watched a couple of videos on exercises for seniors to strengthen the muscles in your legs to improve walking and balance so I decided to try that.  One exercise is to get up from a sitting position in a chair to a standing position at first using your hands to help if needed, I needed, and do several of those until you feel you are exercising the leg muscles but before you feel pain then do that about 3 times a day and rest the next day.  Well, I did the first sets and that was all I could do but maybe if I do this for a few days I will see improvement.  I was really sore after I tried this but so far today not so much. 

[bigskygal]

6,083 steps yesterday.

After dentist appointment walked around the Mall a little but had no energy to actually shop. Stopped at the grocery store on the way home for more soft foods as I think this "getting use to it" time is going to be longer than I had anticipated.

[walkerwally1]

Still sore from my standing "exercises" and it may take me more than one day to get over it but I will see how it goes today.  I would really like to be able to walk unaided and for longer distances and if doing some exercises helps that would be great.