Sep
05
2009
Weight loss or toning with Marfans?
Posted by Admin in Isometrics, tags: Light Weights, Lose Fat, Low Impact
Manda wanted to know:
Hey,
I have Marfans Syndrome, and though I am skinny, I would like to lose fat and get more toned (or just lose fat
) I know there’s no way to “target” areas, but I need ideas for exercise that are “marfan-compatible” (i.e. no isometric exercise, no cardio)- mostly low-impact stuff. The problem is that I have the attention span of a puppy, so things like bike riding and walking are kind out out. I know swimming’s the best option, but I don’t want chlorine to damage my hair (sounds silly, i know)… I was wondering if I could do LIGHT weights- the other day I did lying leg curls, and they really worked out my hamstrings. I used only 5 kg/leg… Is this okay, or should I go even lower with the weights? And even if I did use really light weights, how would that be in relation to blood pressure?
Thanks!
Hey,
I have Marfans Syndrome, and though I am skinny, I would like to lose fat and get more toned (or just lose fat
) I know there’s no way to “target” areas, but I need ideas for exercise that are “marfan-compatible” (i.e. no isometric exercise, no cardio)- mostly low-impact stuff. The problem is that I have the attention span of a puppy, so things like bike riding and walking are kind out out. I know swimming’s the best option, but I don’t want chlorine to damage my hair (sounds silly, i know)… I was wondering if I could do LIGHT weights- the other day I did lying leg curls, and they really worked out my hamstrings. I used only 5 kg/leg… Is this okay, or should I go even lower with the weights? And even if I did use really light weights, how would that be in relation to blood pressure?Thanks!
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People in the Marfan community have pursued various kinds of exercise, including (but not limited to) the following:
* Tai chi – This flowing form of total-body exercise may be especially good for spinal fusion patients. Exercises are done in a standing posture and emphasize keeping your spine perfectly straight. The turning motions in tai chi are based on moving your feet and hips rather than twisting your spine.
* Dance (lower-intensity forms, like line dancing and belly dancing)
There is a lot of scientific info at the below page:
hey guy,
nothing is to hard no matter what your condition as long as ur heart and mind r in it, U should check out
Just read some of the case study, excercises for people of all ages and different typrs of health conditions. Good luck
I had many health problem due to increase in weight, my doctor recommended me and i lost a lot weight and my cholestrol level decreased a lot too.