marieltha
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11-20-19 Update on my return to the gym
I resumed my gym activities this month. It has taken me 3 weeks to figure out a pace/schedule that works.
These are what my body likes:
-Going every other day, which ends up being 3x week;
-Gradually increasing the time on the machines;
-Gradually, in the middle of the total time, introducing some time at faster speeds (NOT higher/harder levels of resistance/intensity);
-A combination of seated elliptical, seated NuStep, and treadmill.
-Doing the three machines with stretches at the gym before and after;
-Doing core, glute, and hip flexor stretches and strengthening exercises most/all mornings( I go to the gym right after lunch);
-Wearing the new orthotics for the workouts.
These are what my body dislikes:
-Going 2 days in a row;
-Increasing the level on the s elliptical and s NuStep
-Doing the shoulder exercises in addition to the 3 machines
I think doing the shoulder work at home on the alternating days from gym treks—because they involve so much standing—works best for me.
My OS always advises me to increase the time/amount/number of repetitions when exercising before increasing the level of intensity/weight. For me, following this advice using the 3 machines has produced the best results.
I am still very gradually getting used to the revised orthotics, still do not wear them all day, but now prefer wearing them to the gym or when I will be walking. The md foot dr who made them (using PAL company product) says that custom ones over time can correct mechanical problems (versus OTC which provide comfort/relief regarding same).
I think it was @luvcats sharing her increasing levels and time;
@Carole4815 sharing returning to the gym; and @Macknit and/or @knee#2 mentioning orthotics and adding timed walking. Reading these inspired me to share this. Thanks to all.
I resumed my gym activities this month. It has taken me 3 weeks to figure out a pace/schedule that works.
These are what my body likes:
-Going every other day, which ends up being 3x week;
-Gradually increasing the time on the machines;
-Gradually, in the middle of the total time, introducing some time at faster speeds (NOT higher/harder levels of resistance/intensity);
-A combination of seated elliptical, seated NuStep, and treadmill.
-Doing the three machines with stretches at the gym before and after;
-Doing core, glute, and hip flexor stretches and strengthening exercises most/all mornings( I go to the gym right after lunch);
-Wearing the new orthotics for the workouts.
These are what my body dislikes:
-Going 2 days in a row;
-Increasing the level on the s elliptical and s NuStep
-Doing the shoulder exercises in addition to the 3 machines
I think doing the shoulder work at home on the alternating days from gym treks—because they involve so much standing—works best for me.
My OS always advises me to increase the time/amount/number of repetitions when exercising before increasing the level of intensity/weight. For me, following this advice using the 3 machines has produced the best results.
I am still very gradually getting used to the revised orthotics, still do not wear them all day, but now prefer wearing them to the gym or when I will be walking. The md foot dr who made them (using PAL company product) says that custom ones over time can correct mechanical problems (versus OTC which provide comfort/relief regarding same).
I think it was @luvcats sharing her increasing levels and time;
@Carole4815 sharing returning to the gym; and @Macknit and/or @knee#2 mentioning orthotics and adding timed walking. Reading these inspired me to share this. Thanks to all.
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