Exercise Programs After Surgery... What are you doing?

[mears06 0]

My surgery is tomorrow at 10am! Yay!

I was wondering what kind of exercise programs everyone is on...... how much, how long, how many days a week. Of course I know, the harder you work, the better the results.

Thanks for the post!

[jmunks2000 8]

My surgery is tomorrow at 10am! Yay!

I was wondering what kind of exercise programs everyone is on...... how much, how long, how many days a week. Of course I know, the harder you work, the better the results.

Thanks for the post!

I walk my neighborhood and get onWII Fit. I was able to do the wii as soon as the day following my surgery.

congrats and good luck.

[LollyMoe 1]

I don't do any extra exercise. I do my housework, climb stairs to my craft room, park a little further away, and sometimes actually get on my recumbant (sp?) bike. I plan to do better as soon as the weather permits. I am doing fine right now and don't want to lose any faster than I am doing.

[Jachut 487]

Running and boot camp

[BetsyB 9]

I walk about 7 miles/day at about 4 mph (in two sessions: one in the morning, and one in the afternoon)--I find myself going further and faster each week, which I love. I am thoroughly addicted.

I have chronic pain issues (post-trauma), and right now am "babying" a relatively fresh cervical epidural (waiting for the swelling to go down and the meds to kick in)--but I also ordinarily do a weight-lifting regimen at the Y every other day, as well. I will be able to resume this tomorrow, I think. I don't usually do cardio at the gym--I really prefer to do it outdoors, no matter what the weather. I do use the equipment if snow has covered all my paths, though.

Right now, I'm saving for an annual all-you-can-"eat" pass at a local power Vinyasa yoga studio---I think that by summertime, I'll be able to add that to my repertoire. That way, I'll have cardio, strength, and flexibility accounted for.

[jerseygirl518 3]

Started using the Wii in November. I've been doing it everyday for 30 - 40 minutes. I also bowl once a week.

Want to join the Y and do Water aerobics.

[vlp1968 83]

I walk on the treadmill for 40 min. or do a step aerobic routine at home. I workout 5-6 times a week. I also do weight training with a trainer 3 days a week.

It was very very tough to get started but now I actually enjoy it. Congrats on your impending surgery. Hope you love the band as much as I do!

[MrsShannonDennis 10]

Good Luck! I work out 5-6 days a week. 2 days a week I do an intense boot camp thats a mix of cardio, weights, yoga, pilates, you name it! 2 day a week I do a Zumba class with is Latin/salsa aerobics dance class at my gym. The other days I work out with my friend doing just cardio. My trainer gave us tips on different cardio ciruits. We use 4 cardio machines (elliptical, treadmill, spin bike, and stairs). We rotate and do 5 minutes on each 2 times through the circuit.

The most important thing I have learned frommy trainer is to ALWAYS switch it up! Your body will get used to the same old thing over and over and you wont see results. Dont just do cardio. You need to be toning also as you go. Good luck and hang in there. Working out is the toughest part but the MOST rewarding! It will become 2nd nature to you in no time!