Originally Posted by sewmom
Well, we have a treadmill, recumbent bike, bow flex, DVDs and now an elliptical. I hate the bike(DH loves it) I was just into loving the treadmill, when I developed bursitis in my hip. Walking, running, jumping (aerobics) is no longer feasible. In PT, I was given a list of exercises to do to strengthen my core. I did those faithfully and then got really bored. I read about T-Tapp and ordered the basic workout and total workout. They are really hard at first, but you need no equipment and there is no jumping. Takes a minimal amount of space. They are not cheap, but are cheaper than the other stuff we have purchased. T-Tapp was invented by a physical therapist and if you go to her website, you can try the exercises for free(t-Tapp.com) also there is the NoExcusesWorkOut.com- uses no equipment either. I do use my elliptical b/c it doesn't irritate my bursitis-lateral movement. I miss being able to go for walks-I think that's what I hate most about this inflammation. It's better than it was and I am thankful for that.
This is my problem also. Walking has always been my best form of exercise until four year ago when I developed a lumbar pinched nerve which has altered my whole life now. I also have bursitis in the hip on the same side as the nerve pain. So, any exercises that entail stepping, walking , lifting are banned. In the morning, my pain is minimal, as the day wears on and spinal compression occurs, the pain increases until about dinner time, I can barely walk at times. I had Phys. therapy for months but three times a week at a co-pay of $25 per session was fianally out of the question. The reclining bike was the best exercise for me but way too expensive for me to buy myself. Any ideas anyone has, I would sure like to know about.