Working with a Trainer post-op

[aroundhky 1,174]

Welcome "2big2skate"! I think you'll be happy you made the decision to be sleeved. I don't see a personal trainer, but I do workout regularly (5-6 days a week). I'm guilty of sneaking back into the gym too early (about 2+ weeks post op), when my Dr recommended me to start around 6 weeks post op and no earlier than 4. I was lucky given my indiscretion and was not injured. But I also took it easy and started back really light with resistance training. I have no idea about training to skate, but that sounds fairly rigorous, so I'm sure you'll burn quite a few calories when you're able to get back into it. I say whatever gets you moving.........go for it! Just ease back into it when you start at the gym and be careful not to dive in, just build up gradually and you'll have a better chance of staying injury free. Good luck getting back on the ice!