coach
Hunter
I’ve been thinking about it for a while. Gotten pretty out of shape the last few years after surgery and a frozen shoulder. First real workout today and I tried not to overdo it. But am I going to be sore tomorrow. 
Joined a gym
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I go 3-4 times a week, in the morning, trying to vary my routine so as not to get bored. Had some foot problems so switched to the rowing machine, bike, free weights and abdominals. Once the foot is better I'll add the elliptical machine and treadmill back into the routine.
A buddy of mine just joined a gym too. He figures he'll lose about $15 a week.
Ba da boom, thank you, I'll be here all week.
Ba da boom, thank you, I'll be here all week.
RoninPA said:
My wife and I go to the gym 3-4 times a week as well. It definitely helps and slows down the aging process. AND it is free through my Medicare advantage plan.
Dave
Dan in MI said:
That is often very true about gyms with so many people. The hardest part is motivating yourself to just get out and go. When my husband was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic he thought about joining a gym but that was a concern for him, joining and doing it for a short time and then just phase out so I told him to just buy exercise equipment because at the house he is more likely to use them. He picked up 4 exercisers, bike, treadmill, rower and a squat lower body device, all of which are manual. Rower and squat for upper and body and bike and treadmill more for cardio but also getting leg work done. Other than the treadmill which with a manual one the tread is only about 4 ft long and 2 wide where you don't stand naturally with your feet apart and at 45 degree angles but close together and doing a move more like wiping your feet off on a doormat which is hell on the joint he uses them all. He used those for 6 months and the next trip to the doctor he had dropped 20 pounds and A1c went from 7.4 to 5.8 and has continued to work out and improve. No heavy workouts either just 20 - 30 minutes a day 5 days a week and smarter and more healthy diet. One thing that has helped with him continuing at it is that we already have a inexpensive backup computer so he picked up a 32" monitor and some decent speakers and he will have TV and movies loaded to a external HD that he watches which is a help because you can have fun with the exercising.
Two dogs here, plenty of exercise walking them. They eat more than $15 a week in food too. :evil:
I go to the local Planet Fitness and it costs me $10 a month no matter how much (or little) I use it. They have the full complement of exercise equipment so you can vary you routines easily.
I'm a Type 2 diabetic also and it helps me keep my weight down and my A1c at a good level. My Dr. is happy and sees no need for insulin at this time (I do take oral diabetes medicines). I'll be 66 in a few weeks.
I'm a Type 2 diabetic also and it helps me keep my weight down and my A1c at a good level. My Dr. is happy and sees no need for insulin at this time (I do take oral diabetes medicines). I'll be 66 in a few weeks.
bobski
Hunter
I don't care to count the memberships to gyms ive had being married.
none lasted.
snots floating in the pool, people sweaty jumpin in the hot tub, clogged toilets, omg what I tolerated for my wifes sake.
id rather work for a mason to get a work out. at least theyd pay me to lift heavy things.
none lasted.
snots floating in the pool, people sweaty jumpin in the hot tub, clogged toilets, omg what I tolerated for my wifes sake.
id rather work for a mason to get a work out. at least theyd pay me to lift heavy things.
My prediction was correct, sore and hurting today. All a good sore except for an odd hip pain which I hope won’t last. I tried to use all the equipment shown at my introduction so I remembered what I was told about it. Next time I’ll limit what I do. It’s a small gym but it’s only a mile and a half down the road where the next closest is about a half hour away.
I go to The Gym 4-5 times per week and I feel great! Nice bunch of nonjudgmental folks!
I get most of my exercise from jumping to conclusions and running my mouth.
I've been going to a Heart rehab center, for a couple of months. Discovered what they mean by if you plan on starting an excercise regime, consult your dr. The place that I go puts a moniter on you plus they check your BP and your BS 2X minimum each time. A few times my BP has gone way low, and a couple of times it's happened to my BS. Most gyms don't have that, and it could be a problem regardless. I think my lowest BP was 80/40. I'm glad I'm at a place where they check that stuff.
ChiefMuzz
Blackhawk
Bear Paw Jack said:
Good to hear you're taking care. If I remember you had bypass this year, correct?
I worked the first 8 years of my professional career on cardiac and pulmonary rehab. Both inpatient and outpatient. Best advise I can give you is start making you plans to continue after you wrap up your sessions there.
I had a heart catherization, on a calcified artery LAD, and a stent put in. No heart attack, started with A fib.
From what I understand swimming is good all around exercise and easy on the joints. My cardiologist had a picture of a patient on his wall, who had a valve replacement done, as she was finishing a marathon. Ain’t gonna happen for me. I wouldn’t subject my knees or body to the abuse. Good to know the replacement parts can hold up to use though.A.J. said:
coach said:
I had a heart attack, some cath procedures and ran my 6th full marathon
last October. Cardiologist says just keep running, I see him next month and
want to run the idea of a 70.3 ( half iron ) triathlon by him.
Not sure if I've got the time available to train....we'll see.
Dave
TCGuy
Single-Sixer
I discovered kettlebells a couple of years ago. One of my favorite exercises (that my wife thinks I'm crazy for doing) is the Turkish Get-Up. It pretty much works your whole body. Between those, one and two handed swings, and few other exercises (including commuting to work on a bicycle when the weather is above freezing), I manage to stay in pretty good shape.
RUFFBIRD
Blackhawk
When I feel like going to the gym,...I just sit down & wait for the feeling to go away... :lol:
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