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TdelaForet Posts: 6 Joined: 2007/11/28	2007/11/28, 01:01 PM I really don't know much about this in general. I am skeptical because I have tried many different things in the past. But now after 4 spinal surgeries and weighing more then I have in my life I am trying to take my life back. I developed an at home workout but don't know where I should put my cardio in there. I have a stationary air bike, elitcal, and treadmill that I have collected from varisous places. So I guess really right now I am just testing the water by reading the posts and hoping that my surfing on the web has led me to the door I need to achieve my personal goal. Thank you all for taking the time to read this. Have a great day. I like them all and enjoy using them. Just really don't know how long on each is good and what is considered to much or not enough.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/11/28, 01:11 PM Well welcome first off. Second is we need more than that! Age, sex, weight, limitations etc......all can help us give better advice. -------------- As a quarter squatter was dominating the rack, I heard a conversation between an old powerlifter (easily in his 60\\'s) and what I would guess was his grandson (15-yrs old): Kid: \\"So, why does he stop so short on his squats? That looks weird to me.\\" Old PL\\'er: \\"He\\'s afraid if he squats deep, his vagina might touch the ground.\\" 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
TdelaForet Posts: 6 Joined: 2007/11/28	2007/11/28, 10:07 PM Okay to answer some of the needs. weight 335 and my goal is a size not necessarily how much I weigh. I want to fit in to a size 16 pant. Limitations are that I can not do stuff that requires to much bending, lifting over my head, twisting, reaching because it makes my spinal cord stimulator move and reduces or stops the pulse that goes from my neck down to my hand. I can do some but they have to be controlled and safely done. I wear a soft collar around my neck to keep my neck from moving and reduces the chance of the leads that are connected to my spine from becoming dislodged. I have clearance to exercise and I know what I am capable of and by no means I am using my limitations as to why I can not do something. I just don't need any more spinal surgeries this year 4 is more then enough. I know it will take me a tad longer to get my goal but anything worth having is not always the easiest to get but can be achieved.
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/11/29, 01:01 PM Welcome to FT! I think, giving your recent history with back surgery, you need to start out slow. I'd suggest you do your cardio on the days that you're not doing the FT program (or whatever resistance training you're doing). As far as how long to do cardio...work up to being able to do 30 min. non stop at a challenging speed. But work up to that slowly, try adding 5 min. every week or 2. Change up your cardio equipment as you please, the variety is good for you. Once you can do the 30min, then look into HIIT (high intensity interval training). I don't know what your current level of fitness is, but given what you've stated, I would guess you are pretty much a beginner...SO START SLOW!!! Even walking is good and something you can do everyday. Swimming is another great option. More important for you will be your diet. Again, make changes slowly. Start by cutting out the crappy foods, pop, junk, greasy foods etc. Introduce lot's of veggies, lean meats and fruits. Don't worry about calorie counting yet, just eat as healthy as you can. Try and eat something healthy every 3-4 hours (not junk food, healthy food) for example, banana+peanut butter, yogurt, veggies and dip. Make 3 of those meals, actual meals which include a lean protien, veggies and some kind of healthy carb (brown rice, whole wheat, sweet potatoes). I found the only way to really succeed at this is to not have junk food in the house, no pop, no chips, no juice, no crackers, no cookies etc.... This is going to be a long journey, but if you plan accordingly and don't expect changes overnight, you'll get to where you want to be. The changes will be as much mental as they will be physical. Best of luck to you, we are all here to answer questions and give support. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there. -------------- The harder you fall, the higher you bounce
FutureMuscles10 Posts: 2 Joined: 2007/11/29	2007/11/29, 09:21 PM hey I just signed up for this 5 min ago