Post surgery work out

[raquel_c 23]

Hi All!

Once you were cleared to exercise what work outs did you find helpful that had the most weight loss? I'm thinking about getting a personal trainer but not sure about the cost especially if it's something I can do.

Any suggestions?

[Veronica Page 488]

Well I work out 4 times a week doing 90 mins of cardio and I do have a personal trainer but I only have him for twice a week for a month because I want him to guide me so I can do it on my own. He told me to take yoga or pilates to help with core strenght and I do at home with free videos. When I hit a stall which I have twice already and think I'm about to hit again..I do the pouch test and then really get a sweat going at the gym and get my heart rate pumping. I just tried HIIT too which is great with the mix up and is suppose to help your body. I hope you find what works for you. If you have bad knees or joints swim. I do that too at the end of my cardio to give my knees a break!

[raquel_c 23]

Thanks so much for the information! In addition to the 90 days of cardio do you work out the other days with weights? I like the idea of getting a personal trainer for a month just to show me how and what to do. How long before you were cleared by the dr to start exercising?

[alwaysvegas 702]

I was cleared for cardio after two weeks and cleared for weightlifting after a month. I still took it easy for a couple months. Due to the low caloric intake, I didn't work out quite as hard as I did pre-op. I just listened to my body and started working out a bit harder as my energy increased.

Part of the secret for me is to not overdo it. I don't push myself to increase weightlifting or cardio every week or to push myself when my energy is low. I want the workouts to be enjoyable. I also find that a heart rate monitor is great biofeedback and it keeps me motivated with showing my caloric burn.

My usual schedule is 3 days of 30-minute cardio (elliptical, treadmill, or swimming) + 30 minutes weights and 2 days of 50-60 minutes cardio.

Edited March 28, 2015 by AlwaysVegas

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I was cleared to resume exercise after 2 weeks and Water aerobics after 3. I was told I could do whatever I could handle. I mostly do aquafit so I resumed that. We use Water weights so I get cardio and weight training. I also use hand weights at home. I recently also started doing kettleball workouts and riding my bike occasionally. I believe weight lifting is important for toning, but I also think consistency is key. I work out 5 - 6 days a week. Basically I make sure to get some exercise in everyday.

Edited March 29, 2015 by BLERDgirl