Need a workout plan that's simple

[Melinda Ann M 1]

I had my surgery September 26th and on the 4th week post surgery I started going to the gym and would walk fast on the treadmill for 45 minutes. I wouldn't feel exhausted or overworked so I just kept doing that being that my doctor didn't want me doing anything else other than walking. Tomorrow I will be 6 weeks post surgery and I really want a five day workout routine that involves the perfect amount of cardio and weightlifting, but I don't know what to do. Someone please help me. Thanks in advance.

[superdave69 1]

Take it slow.....go for a short walk in your neighborhood! Then gradually incorporate some exercise at home. There are tons of exercises you can do at home with no weights. Then after a few months if you feel like hitting the gym? Go for it! The key is to set a short term goal. (I want to be able to do 10 push-ups in 1 month). If you do too much too quick you will be turned off by it

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[Pazza 199]

Take it slow and find something you like.

Fitness blender and Sparkpeople are good places to start. You can do body weight exercises, as long as it is good with the doctor.

Walking the dog has added a lot of activity for me. I workout too but walking the dog adds some bonus activity. If you don't have a dog, just enjoy a walk.

If you do get into walking outside and live in an area with winter weather, dress in layers and look into yak tracks for your shoes.

Keep going! All the best!

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If you do have clearance from your surgeon to begin a more rigorous program and your budget allows, you can arrange a couple of sessions with a trainer at the gym. Then, each time you're ready to step it up, you can have another session.

Sparkpeople.com, as @@Pazza mentioned, is also an excellent source. There is so much there that I'll tell you now not to get frustrated. Take your time reading through articles about getting started and reviewing the exercises. You'll find lots of videos on the site, which is important to learning good form. There's even an article in there somewhere about how to choose a personal trainer.