Should I Continue with Gym Exercises?

[LizMac42]

Hi Physios,

I am a very active 70 year old but started to feel stiffness in joints on getting up in the morning so. in January, decided to join the local gym.

I was advised to do a Cardiac and stretch routine and I am feeling much fitter generally . However, since then, I have started to feel pain in right hip. This usually occurs on standing up after sitting for an hour or so. I have never had problems with my hips before.

As well as the Treadmill I use the machine where you have to push legs out against weights (in a sitting position) then a machine where you pull your legs in, also against weights. Then, on other machines you push legs down and pull up - also against weights. The weights were originally set at 15 but I have gone up to 20.

Do you advise I stop these exercises or work through hoping the hip discomfort will cease?

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[Redsok]

Ditch the treadmill. Limit leg press to outer range only. Work on upper body in supine and sitting. Do not give up on gym, just adapt.

[LizMac42]

Ditch the treadmill. Limit leg press to outer range only. Work on upper body in supine and sitting. Do not give up on gym, just adapt.

Thanks for advice Redsok. I hate the treadmill - its so boring - so thats easy. I will try the advice on leg presses.

[marj]

I would also see a physio to determine the source of your hip pain. Knowing what you have injured will enable them to give you advice that is customized to your situation.