Candace2314 117 Posted May 13, 2011 Hey peeps! I usually go try to go to the gym 3 times a week for at least 45 to 55 minutes. This week I went 4 times and I intend on going again today. I usually do the treadmill or eliptical for at least 40 minutes and I sometimes work on my arms, I haven't been cleared for abs or anything of that nature so I try to take it easy. My doctor told me I could do light weights right now, but I really want to focus on my upper body now, does anyone have any suggestions???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgremmy 36 Posted May 13, 2011 I am almost 5 months out and I go Tues-Friday. I do cardio for about 20-25 minutes and then I work on my legs or arms. On Mondays I walk/jog. On the weekends, I try to make it to the track for walking/jogging but I do not always get to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 3 Posted May 13, 2011 Try the site www.exrx.net Gives you exercises of all body parts and other routines. I swear by it and give my patients this website address. I like to do arms, chest and back on same day to get a nice complete upper body workout and to get that extra stabilization, use free weights. Oh, and try the row machine, love love love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candace2314 117 Posted May 13, 2011 Ok so I could do reps on all the machines after my cardio??? I hate that row machine, it is my worse enemy lol. But I am gonna try it today! Thanks Try the site www.exrx.net Gives you exercises of all body parts and other routines. I swear by it and give my patients this website address. I like to do arms, chest and back on same day to get a nice complete upper body workout and to get that extra stabilization, use free weights. Oh, and try the row machine, love love love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted May 13, 2011 I go 4 or 5 times a week, I swim for 90 minutes M-W-F and walk, stationary bike and some resistance training Tu-Th. We've got an excellent senior wellness center in my town and it's only $20 a year for as much as you want, full indoor track, dozen weight training machines, lap pool and a therapy pool. It's been just what I need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candace2314 117 Posted May 13, 2011 That sounds awesome. I have gym membership at my university for free, well not for free cause I pay tuition lol but I am in walking distance from it so I usually get a walk in before I hit the gym. Working out is so awesome. I go 4 or 5 times a week, I swim for 90 minutes M-W-F and walk, stationary bike and some resistance training Tu-Th. We've got an excellent senior wellness center in my town and it's only $20 a year for as much as you want, full indoor track, dozen weight training machines, lap pool and a therapy pool. It's been just what I need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToDream 18 Posted May 13, 2011 Pre-op I went 3 times a week on average. I haven't been back to the gym yet as I'm only just over 2 weeks out but I'm really jonesing to get back in there. I'm going to try the treadmill this weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 3 Posted May 13, 2011 Ok so I could do reps on all the machines after my cardio??? I hate that row machine, it is my worse enemy lol. But I am gonna try it today! Thanks Yep, you can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites