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> > Dear Michael Gary Duncan and Barbara Yacos: Thanks for the encouragement > on the biting the lip matter. Funny how a little thing like that becomes > a big thing that has the potential for being a morale downer. Thanks for > the support. > I'm still interested in hearing from those of you who exercise. Is > it desireable to exercise "into the pain?" I used to do that with the > saying that the Nautilus people put forward, "no pain, no gain." Then I > heard that it wasn't really a good idea. But for those of us with > constant pain, surely we have to do that anyway. What do you think? > Bob Newbrough ([log in to unmask]) > I would think the sort of exercises physical therapists use for people with injuries would be more appropriate: stretching and exercise against light resistance to regain flexibility and range of motion. This has worked for me. The goals of exercise in order of priority, I would say are to 1: improve flexibility and range of motion 2: improve balance and maintain strength 3: aerobic exercise for cardiovascular fitness 4: increasing strength. It seems to be generally recommended that one should do extensive exercixe at least three times a week. Your program of Nautilus training once a week may not be the best idea. Dick Lacey [log in to unmask]