Anyone Start Exercising Yet!!!....

[karebare4me 0]

If you have not tried, I highly recommend the Yoga Ball get the large ball and then the stretch bands (I have three differant colors all for different resistance).. The ball comes with exercises that you can do..

This is what I use to get my excercises from for my ball.

ExerciseBallWorkouts.net

or for resistand band exercises watch this

Or you can use the resistance band steps that I have listed

For the resistance band exercises below, complete 2-3 sets of 12-15 repetitions (or up to 25 repetitions for easier colored bands). You should warm up first with 5-10 minutes of light aerobic exercise and cool down with another 5-10 minutes of gentle exercise.

Resistance Band Squats

1. Start by stepping on the resistance band with both feet shoulder width apart.

2. Hold the resistance band at shoulder level with both hands. Start into a full squat while holding the band at shoulder height.

3. Return to the starting position and repeat.

Resistance Band Bent Over Rows

1. Start by placing the band under one foot and stepping backwards with the other foot.

2. Bend over keeping your back flat and stop at a 45 degree angle.

3. Pull the bands up towards your waist keeping your elbows in close together.

4. Squeeze your shoulder blades together when performing rowing motion.

Alternate Lying Chest Presses

1. Lie on your back and place the resistance band under your back and hold the ends with both hands.

2. Start by pressing one arm up towards the ceiling and then return to the starting position. Repeat with the other arm.

Diagonal Woodchops

Starting Position: Loop the band under your left foot and grasp either end. Keep hands together and extend arms down towards left foot.

1. Bring band up and away in a wood chopping motion.

2. During this motion your feet stay stationary and you rotate at your trunk. Repeat this motion for the desired repetitions and then repeat in the opposite direction.

Triceps Extension with Resistance Band

1. Start by holding the tubing in one hand and placing that hand behind your back.

2. Now grab the other end of the band with the arm that is over your head.

3. Extend the top elbow until your arm is fully extended.

4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

Resistance Band Lunges

1. Stand with feet hip width apart. Take left leg and step back approximately 2 feet standing on the ball of the foot. Place resistance band under front foot and hold the other end with your hands. 2. Start position: Feet should be positioned at a staggered stance with head and back erect and straight in a neutral position.

3. Lower body by bending at right hip and knee until thigh is parallel to floor. Body should follow a straight line down towards the floor.

4. Return to start position.

Lateral Rows with Resistance Band

1. Step onto resistance band with feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent.

2. Start position: Grasp ends with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Arms should hang down to sides with elbows slightly bent.

3. Raise band to side of body at shoulder height keeping elbows only slightly bent.

4. Return to start position.

Biceps Curls with Resistance Band

1. Stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, and at a staggered stance.

2. Step onto middle of tubing with back foot or both feet.

3. Start position: Grasp ends with underhand grip (palms facing forward) with arms hanging down at sides. Elbows should be close to sides.

4. Flex at the elbows and curl band up to approximately shoulder level. Keep elbows close to sides throughout movement. 5. Return to start position.

6. Remember to keep back and head straight in a neutral position throughout movement. Shoulders should be stabilized by squeezing shoulder blades together slightly - only the elbow joint should be moving

[AMARI 0]

I saw my Dr today and was told other than walking I have to wait 6 weeks to start any other excercise that uses stomach muscle. I can't even use my recummbent bike until then nor can I go swimming until after 6 weeks.

[tvguy 0]

I had my surgery on May 1st and I have started walking for about a half hour a day at work. I kind of figure that my half hour walk equals the multiple smoke breaks my co-workers take throughout the day. In about two weeks I plan on working out more with my nine year old son. I need to lose weight and he needs to get ready for football by the end of the summer.

[SpideyMom 1]

Karebare, thanks for the resistance band exercises. I bought a set two years ago and have no idea what to do with them. LOL

Sad, huh?

[hallelujah.girl 1]

Karebare, Sarah, and Ann... I hope these get better as you lose weight. I have a bad knee and it is already feeling better! Still difficult to go up stairs though.

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

Karebare, Sarah, and Ann... I hope these get better as you lose weight. I have a bad knee and it is already feeling better! Still difficult to go up stairs though.

I already am starting to feel some pressure lifting, But the weather has been really crappy the past couple of days, that high humidity misty drizzle crap, so It's been agony for me towards mid-afternoon. Thanking the heavens today is my day off, at least I can take it easy. But I walked this morning reguardless how it is outside, I have no more excuses not to get out and do it!!!!!! after I dropped my son off at school I just went a couple of blocks down and over and then walked home. :thumbup:

[SpideyMom 1]

Thanks, Hallelujah. I am really hoping it gets better also. That's a big reason I had the surgery! :smile:

[road2newme 0]

I was banded on May 20th and I am up to walking just over a mile a day...I too have fibromyalgia and have to watch what I do! Today, I have had really bad pain in the port area....I hope I am not overdoing it. Congrats on e1 for taking the banding step and keep up the good work exercising...together, we can all make a different in our lives...

[SpideyMom 1]

I was banded on May 20th and I am up to walking just over a mile a day...I too have fibromyalgia and have to watch what I do! Today, I have had really bad pain in the port area....I hope I am not overdoing it. Congrats on e1 for taking the banding step and keep up the good work exercising...together, we can all make a different in our lives...

I'm also walking just over a mile a day, when it's not pouring rain, that is! Congrats on your banding, road2newme. I wasn't able to walk that much until about 2 weeks after my surgery. It just took the wind right out of me! Hope your port pain subsides soon. It seems to be common.