Dawn, Welcome If you look back a few weeks ago, you will see that I posted about my flat ass. My butt is my worst muscle too. I have tried a lot of things but to no avail. I blame my flat ass on genetics. That being said, I still work the butt and thighs pretty hard.(because they are such a largest muscle group). For the butt, I suggest the "butt blaster" machine (provided your gym has one) The other thing I do is lie on my back with my foot on the bench, I lift my back off the ground...this may be called bench bridges.. but I dont know. As for the thighs, nothing is better than old fashioned squats....Good Luck

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Welcome fellow Buckeye. I am in Hilliard. The previous post from Earl and Stacie gives great advice. Like Earl said, check out the OSU support group. I had my surgery at BTC in Groveport but I felt very welcome at the OSU support group meeting. Good Luck.BTW, I belong to the YMCA and like it because I travel and there are YMCA locations everywhere. They also have Yoga there.

Hey all.. I am so glad to find this board..I have been thinking about buying a treadmill. I have several reasons: the cost of gas to and from the gym, the accessibility during the winter months and the sheer fact that I love to walk and had a lot of success with a previous treadmill....here is the thing, I already have a nordic track, total gym and a leg shaper...but I haven't been able to use them due to my size right now. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Treadmill vs joining a gym?? I have been riding my bike outside but soon, after my surgery I won't be able to do that for a while I assume and want to make sure I am exercising. Oh, I noticed quite a few are from Cols too...GO BUCKS!!!! Jenn surgery date 10/26/2005

Hi Becca - Welcome to the best board on OH!! I use to have a Bowflex but sold it. Just ended up being a glorified clothing rack. However, when I did use it, I got a fairly decent workout. I just tend to prefer using free weights or if in the gym, plate loaded equipment and occasionally add some machines. The Bowflex is a great home unit and very fluid. It is pretty easy to move from one exercise to another. Your best bet is to follow the full body circuit they give you that comes with the Bowflex. Your son should have an instruction manual or you might be able to download it from here - www.bowflex.com You should do that circuit 3 - 4x a week depending how much time you have plus also add in your regular cardio with that. Take it easy though and build up since you are just a couple months post op. Forget worrying about one body part or another. Focus on your body as a whole. Dropping fat all over and building muscle all over is what will yield the best results. Read this too when you get a chance: http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html Matter of fact her whole website is very very good!