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Topic: RE: 3 weeks out of surgery
Hey guys, thank you for the welcome and the advice.
I will wait to recoup well, and after that get in better shape, as far as endurance goes, because I realize that it's not going to happen overnight, and to achieve what many of you have done, it requires a lot of commitment and lots of time.
I will keep all of you up to date .
Joe
buckeye john
on 12/4/05 8:43 pm - OH
on 12/4/05 8:43 pm - OH
Topic: Weekend Training
Weekend Training
Friday evening I went to Yoga class at the "Y". It was a good session because I needed to stretch out the sore muscles. I had a pretty good work out in Cleveland on Thursday and Yoga really helped me loosen up again. Saturday I just let my body rest. Sunday was an arms and shoulder day.
Shoulder exercises:
Machine shoulder press
Cable lateral raises (bent)
Dumbbell upright row
Bicep exercises:
Standing E-Z bar curls
Prone incline curl
Seated hammer curls
Triceps exercises:
Overhead rope extension
One arm cable kickback
Dips
Finished up with 30 minutes of cardio.
buckeye john
on 12/4/05 8:28 pm - OH
on 12/4/05 8:28 pm - OH
Topic: RE: 3 weeks out of surgery
Hey Joe, The Body for Life program By Bill Phillips is a great program to start with.
http://www.bodyforlife.com/exercise/weighttraining.asp
Like Mike and Earl said....take it SLOW. You do not want to injure yourself. Let the abdomen completely heal before you do some weight training. I waited 3 months (not 3 weeks) before I started training. Keep us posted on your progress and let me know if you like the Body for Life program.
Topic: RE: 3 weeks out of surgery
Welcome to the best board on the site, we are small in numbers but huge in respect, support and enthusiasm. Congrats on your step to a healthy life, wow, you got some real good stuff coming your way!
I could not agree more with Earl (Big suprise, he knows much). WALK-WALK-WALK, then walk some more, #1 exersice for you now (And, maybe later also). Start slow, I cannot urge that enough, enthusiasm is awesome, but it can lead to some serious delayed onset soreness, or even injury, and derail your workouts. You sound like you are aware of that, so good for you. That is really all I can say for now.
Welcome!
Mike425/259/225
Mike425/259/225 Topic: 3 weeks out of surgery
And ready to go!
First of all let me introduce myself.
I'm Joe E. and just had my surgery on 11-09-05, and I have so much energy is ridiculous.
I haven't been clared by my Dr to lift anything over 10 lbs, but as soon as he does I want to do some serious excercise.
Any insights and recomendations, so I won't do something dumb and end up getting surgery again?
Thank you in advance.
Joe
buckeye john
on 12/3/05 9:02 am - OH
on 12/3/05 9:02 am - OH
Topic: RE: Saturday's Workout...
Look at you Lovey, good job!
We are going to see Trans Siberian Orchestra tonight, I am so stoked!
Me:
Chest Press (machine): Set 1: 15 reps @ 100.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 100.0 lbs | Set 3: 10 reps @ 90.0 lbs
Dumbbell Lateral Raise: Set 1: 15 reps @ 15.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 15.0 lbs
Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise: Set 1: 15 reps @ 10.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 10.0 lbs
Cable Triceps Pushdown - reverse grip (short bar): Set 1: 15 reps @ 40.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 40.0 lbs
Did ab work as a curcuit for maximum pain:
Reverse Crunch: Set 1: 37 reps | Set 2: 37 reps
Cross Crunches: Set 1: 42 reps | Set 2: 42 reps | Set 3: 32 reps
CARDIO:
I know ten minutes, I am pathetic; but you need to know Billi Blanks is a Sadistic mother f#!@er!!! I did boot camp for the first time WOW what an a$$ kicker, I can do the whole basic and advanced TaeBo workouts, but only ten minutes of this one!
Tae Bo: 186 calories burned: Set 1: 10 minutes at (Intensity 3 Moderate)
Mike 425/259/225
Mike 425/259/225 
Topic: Saturday's Workout...
Hey there, long time no post for me it's been too long! I hope everyone is doing well, well here is what I've gotten accomplished so far today:
Leg Press - single leg
Set 1: 10 reps @ 20.0 lbs | Set 2: 5 reps @ 20.0 lbs | Set 3: 3 reps @ 30.0 lbs
Set 4: 6 reps @ 30.0 lbs | Set 5: 8 reps @ 30.0 lbs
Stationary Lunges - dumbbell:Set 1: 12 reps @ 15.0 lbs | Set 2: 10 reps @ 15.0 lbs
Hamstring Curls - prone:Set 1: 15 reps @ 30.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 30.0 lbs
Leg Extensions: Set 1: 10 reps @ 35.0 lbs | Set 2: 12 reps @ 35.0 lbs
Calf Raises Set 1: 12 reps @ 50.0 lbs | Set 2: 10 reps @ 50.0 lbs
Ab Lounge Oblique: Set 1: 25 reps | Set 2: 25 reps
Ab Lounge:Set 1: 25 reps | Set 2: 25 reps | Set 3: 25 reps
Hope you all have a great Saturday-
Kristie
Kristie 
Topic: RE: BRENDA DYGRAFS' LATRAL THIGH TRAINER
Sorry. Never heard of it. Is it like a stepper? Is it for cardio or str training? My favorite low to no impact cardio equipment is the arc trainer. It is made by cybex. It has the widest range of resistance and really works so many muscles if you use it correctly. Just a great all around cross training piece of equipment. I've used them in gyms but am considering buying one for our house too. This is a study on eliptical versus cybex arc trainer: http://www.ecybex.com/company/whatsnew/docs/Gait%20Simulator%20Comparison.pdf
They make both a total body arc trainer and the regular one without the arms: http://www.ecybex.com/products/CV/C610A/c610a.aspx
Topic: BRENDA DYGRAFS' LATRAL THIGH TRAINER
HAS ANYONE USED THIS EQUIPMENT? IF YOU HAVE OR HAVEN'T, DO YOU HAVE ANY OPINIONS?
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