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Walking, so important to our COPD

Posted by Chris M. on 7/22/2008, 1:47 am
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They have now decided that the Masaii people in Africa have walked their way to good Cardiovascular condition! And eat a high animal fat diet.
I am delighted to hear this as I am becoming skinny too, and am doing lots of walking and still love my steak. I suspect that someday it will be discovered that we indeed need animal fats for our joints, tissues, and to fight off infections, but what do I know....We are all different. Exercise!

Link: Keep up that walking!

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Re: Walking, so important to our COPD

Posted by garyTX on 7/23/2008, 10:05 am, in reply to "Walking, so important to our COPD"
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I have a neighbor that had a difficult time walking and was so happy to get an electric scooter and wheelchair from the VA to get around in...
Now he can hardly walk at all; is taking baby steps to get back where he was and now the VA has given him an exercise bike which is what they should have done in the first place...gary

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Re: Walking, so important to our COPD

Posted by John O. on 7/23/2008, 10:57 am, in reply to "Re: Walking, so important to our COPD"
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Good point. Some years ago I was really deconditioned and without thinking a whole lot about it I found myself starting to use those scooters they have in stores and supermarkets. Of course that deconditioned me all the more. Plus I kept running into people...

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great form of exercise

Posted by starion on 7/22/2008, 2:48 pm, in reply to "Walking, so important to our COPD"
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One of the best things about walking is that it is really so "low tech." You only need a good pair of walking shoes or athletic shoes for ideal attire and then a place to walk, whether it's an enclosed shopping mall, the street or even driveway you live on, stairwell, hallway, or just about anywhere. We would all be much healthier if led more active & less sedentary lifestyles.
One of the most important recommendations my National Jewish pulmo made when I saw him in 2000 was to walk an hour/day. I do try to fit in at least an hour of walking every day (& I admit I also love meat and a wide variety of food with low carbs).
Starion

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Re: great form of shoes too.

Posted by Chris M. on 7/23/2008, 9:04 pm, in reply to "great form of exercise"
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I hear you on meat!
You know, you also raised a good point, good shoes. I see so many folks in stores wearing shoes that would cripple me in short time.
Flat shoes, slipper, heels especially, throw my feet off stride in no time. That includes "cross trainers, sneaker types", etc. I finally invested in a pair of Rockport walking shoes and was astonished how much difference I felt, walking.

I know that many folks just 'Loooove their slip ons', and various cuties, but I really suggest that sometime you should try on a shoe labeled as a walking shoe complete with laces. Of course they cost more...They cost more to build all that support and cushioning and design to gain the support of folks who take their walking seriously.

It is amazing how much 'oompf'they add to your step, and if they can keep this old gal hoofing without pain or misery, they may help you as well.

I'm old enough to not care what folks think about what I'm wearing any more, so comfort is paramount. Try out a real Walking shoe (created and made for walking)and see if doesn't really make a difference.

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Re: great form of shoes too.

Posted by CarolCa on 7/24/2008, 1:25 am, in reply to "Re: great form of shoes too."
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I use Spenco insoles in all my shoes and they save my back and balance the body. I only wear Rockports for walking but I even use the Spenco in those. It has really made a difference in my knee pain.

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