I knew a girl who couldn't get her fitness program off the ground. No matter what type of exercises she did, they all left her breathless and feeling fatigued. She was probably not dangerously tired, but the state was unfamiliar, and it caused her to panic. This friend gained weight at an alarming rate over the next ten years, and her problems grew worse.
The more she was pushed, the more she panicked. It looked like all was lost when she hurt herself and went to a physiotherapist. The treatments she received there were specially made for someone who had an accident - and they were just perfect for her. They did not cause her to sweat or become breathless. She was able to do the exercises without raising her heart rate and making herself think she was having a heart attack.
Everything went great. As her body became use to the activity, she was able to push more. It took a long time for her to come around, but she was able to learn how to exercise, and eventually stopped panicking when her blood started pumping.
I doubt her experience is rare. There must be more people who panic, or suffer from anxiety, when exercising. While wrist curls and leg bends will provide little benefits, there are exercises that you can learn which will help strengthen your muscles, and get you back on your feet. Ask your doctor, or a physical therapist about exercises made for people who have had operations,
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