HillbillyJane
New Member
Okay, just a newbie here, but I'd like advice from people who have struggled with leg issues. Mine is basically difficulty in climbing anything: stairs, over curbs, etc. I'm fine on level ground, but anything where I have to lift up a leg is difficult, and kind of embarrassing. Pretty sure being out of shape is a good basic reason, and yes, I've been to the doctor's, and they said it's just arthritis. Well, here I am, 55 years old, and seeing people much heavier than me, older than me, and they can climb a lot better than I can. I look like a frail elderly lady going up stairs.
And there is pain, like dull hip, knee, and foot pain. So lightweight stuff is needed, no lunges or anything too tough. I also have terrible balance.
What gives??? And what is the best beginner leg toning excercises? Please don't say "stepper or elliptical". Those are guaranteed failures to launch.
And there is pain, like dull hip, knee, and foot pain. So lightweight stuff is needed, no lunges or anything too tough. I also have terrible balance.
What gives??? And what is the best beginner leg toning excercises? Please don't say "stepper or elliptical". Those are guaranteed failures to launch.