Sometimes I forget I'm in my 70th year. After a particularly busy week and lots of exercise - sometimes 2 sessions a day - well hubby is trying to get his bicycle legs back and the weather has been gorgeous for biking. OK, I admit it - I totally love bicycling and sometimes don't know when to stop! So last Saturday like the 8th of Feb, I just did 40 minutes or so, half on the healthrider and half on the gazelle freestyle. Then got off and sat down for a minute to rest and remembered I forgot to stretch so decided to just do the floor stretches, went to get down on the floor and felt this horrible pain in my left knee... I needed help to get to a chair because couldn't put any weight on it. At first I thought it was just a bad cramp but it just didn't go away. Found out (when I consulted the medical provider) that it was a strained ligament. Very painful and suddenly the short walk to the bathroom and things like sitting down to toilet etc became complex. I don't think I've ever been that disabled and it was an education in itself. Slowly it got better - could put a bit of weight on it then walk with a walker etc. It's still sore as I write this on Feb 17th (almost Feb 18) but I did take my first steps yesterday. Luckily we do have a scooter and it really came in handy and there are things I will never take for granted again - even walking. I realize I need to start limiting my workouts to 30 minutes or so - no one wants to admit they are aging but let's face it, I AM aging. Well, the happy news is I AM better and I am walking again, albeit on a limited basis and I was really glad to have the scooter available! Hope your week went well! XOXO
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