Resistance Chair Exercise System

Pei and I will be headed to Singapore for 3 weeks. 

We were last home over the past summer.  Our original plans were to go home to visit every other year but my parents are growing older and the amount of their aches, pains and several health issues increases.  We should go home and spend time with our parents/grandparents as often as time permits.  Fact is ... usually time may permit but $$ doesn't :(  I felt very torn and troubled when I received my sister's last email with more information about my parents' health issues.  I could not believe the relief and happiness I felt after I decided to do this trip and booked the tickets.  Do not be burdened ... God provides!

Getting ready for such a trip home, I usually go out and shop.  I always wanted to buy gifts for everyone at home (parents, 9 siblings & their spouses, 8 nephews & 1 niece and numerous friends).  We always had to pack, weigh our suitcases, unpack, repack, weight some more to beat having to pay excess baggage. 

This trip will be different ... I'm bringing home an exercise chair.  One of my main purposes for this trip is to help my Mum and hopefully my Dad too.  She has put on too much weight and was having problem with her legs.  She is on several medication and her doctors have advised her to watch her diet and exercise daily.  I know my brothers and sisters are taking good care of my parents but everyone is busy with work, kids, etc and somehow my parents has neglected their much needed daily exercise.

I did a little research on the net and found this 'Resistance Chair Exercise System' ~

I am studying the DVDs that came with this chair ~

 

I am going to be my Mum's personal trainer for 3 weeks.  I am going to plan a simple exercise routine for my Mum.  I am going to teach her to do the routine daily.  When I am back in Houston, I plan to call her more regularly to check on her and encourage her to exercise.  On this, I am so looking forward to this trip :)

On the other hand, I am worried about how I can get this chair to my Mum.  The entire package is H-U-G-E!  (look closely at the picture, I've used my craft ruler as a guide) I checked with United and they indicated that I may have to pay some excess baggage.  $$ is not going to stop me now!

If anyone of you out there has any good advise on exercise for the elderly, I would appreciate your comments.  Again, I know God provides!   

Comments

[lindiepindie]

That looks like a great idea for your mom. Exercise gets harder as you get older and it's hard to go for walks when you might have trouble walking!

What a thoughtful, loving gift. Have fun in Singapore!

[Marq]

Dear Evelyn,

What can I say except to give thanks to a Great God who provide me with an outstanding daughter/sister/aunty. To go through all the effort to bring home that HUGE chair for mom, I am definite it will bring tears to her eyes for ALL the trouble and I am sure she will at least make extra effort to make full use of the chair and if she doesn't, I will use it; I too need exercise okay.

Yes, God will provide and I have personally experience our Jehovah Jireh's provision. All glory and praise to Him and Him alone.

Can't wait to give you and Pei a BIG hug.

Lots of luv
Marq

[Tracy]

I'm sooo very glad you'll be making this trip! As one who lives far from one's family, I understand what it's like, especially as the years get one and everyone's aging--including one's self! I get home to see my family every year, and feel so blessed that somehow it happens. May you have a wonderful time, cherished days with your family & friends in Singapore! What a good idea to introduce some healty movement & exercise into your mother's life--you are so good! I hope this exercise chair will help her. I don't know much about specific exerice regimes for the elderly, but I can highly recommend yoga for anyone of any age! You will be much missed her while you're away. Have fun getting ready for your trip! Big Hugs :o)

[Rachel S.]

May God's hand be on every detail of your journey and stay in Singapore, blessing every moment!

[shiso mama]

have a great time in singapore! what a thoughtful daughter you are. it will surely be tons of fun to be surrounded by family.

as for exercise, it usually seems more appealing when it's done with someone else. my grandparents enjoy their walks, particularly to the park, and the fresh air is good too. whenever we walk by the pakrs here in taipei, there are tons of people sitting out there, and doing their low-impact stretches and exercises, plus doing a little socializing. maybe you parents would enjoy the air, the exercise and the chance to socialize?

[Maureen]

I popped over here from Lisa's blog.

I understand your worries of being so far away from aging parents. Distance is always a challenge when you can't get there, regardless of the impediment to travel.

Enjoy your trip!