The following is a post that I wrote more than a week ago but didn't publish at the time................. well, in the light of 'Homo horizontalis' (7th November) just remember, Oscar Wilde said that paradox lies at the heart of human existence.
Dear reader, proceed..............
I know what I have to do - cardio-vascular exercise. I can continue with my pilates-cum-yoga but I need to ensure that I get more oxygen into my bloodstream and rebuild some of the lost bulk in my muscles. (Yes, I did say 'rebuild'.) So, unsure as to the wisdom of attaching a drainage pipe from my bank account to a gym, we've been looking at a piece of equipment for the home; an upright exercise bike, a recumbent or perhaps a cross trainer. We have looked online but my QEH physio suggested visiting Decathlon in the same retail park as IKEA in Wednesbury. Diana is immediately interested in anything adjacent to IKEA.
Recumbent bikes are not available when we find Decathlon but by the time I've tried a few cross trainers and uprights, I'm exhausted and sore-footed. IKEA appears increasingly attractive.
Then someone had a brainwave. It may even have been me. Why not contact the people at Moseley School's own LA Fitness Centre (that's LA as in Local Authority)? So, I renewed my acquaintance with Jag, the centre manager, who was incredibly helpful. I explained about the cancer and degenerating, scoliotic spine and rather than put the phone down he was willing to talk, taking an holistic approach to my condition and the part exercise might play.
He has already given me the opportunity to experience recumbent bikes in the gym and promises to design a personal exercise routine for me at home. Meanwhile I can use the gym and spend some time on the equipment there. He advises me not to rush into a purchase.
One item we have decided to purchase immediately is a seed and wheat grass sprouter complete with its own automatic mist watering system. We aim to grow a lot more sprouting seeds and possibly wheat grass.
If we invite you for a meal, you're in for a real treat.
Rod. I have a cycle trainer from 'Wiggle'. It works very well for us old guys. You just need a bicycle to attach it to. It helps me in my lazy days. You can come round and see it/try it.
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