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Post by Erick on Mar 31, 2017 6:39:33 GMT -5
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on Apr 5, 2017 14:51:30 GMT -5
Is he doing a farmers walk with that hex bar, or just squats?...185 lbs is no joke for either....
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Post by Erick on Apr 5, 2017 18:08:19 GMT -5
I dont know.....
Just FYI I am once again in a good getting-back-into-shape phase.
Got pretty far last time but injured myself last September after successful 10 weeks
My muscles had gotten strong again but clearly my tendons where still lagging behind what my muscles could do. So this time I am going it slow and not hitting the risky exercises like Dips until month 6 I am now in week 6.
Dips used to be my event.. sad I used to LOVE showing up younger men in this event... but last couple years Dips is where I injured myself, even tho I had gotten back enough into shape to do a good number in perfect form.
Even though I didnt drop all that much weight in last 6 weeks (only 7 lbs from a much increased weight since Sept) I feel confident I could lay down a good number of dips right now... Pull ups usually takes me much longer to get up into any respectable numbers. So Pull ups I am doing but assisted and Dips I am not doing at all even assisted.
but I am holding back anyway until I can be sure my tendons are back up to speed.
it has been my experience Muscles bounce back much quicker than tendons or more specifically than the the tendon's attachments to the bones do...
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Post by omnivorous on Apr 6, 2017 0:46:47 GMT -5
I'm chomping at the bit to get to doing some real physical training, but my recovery has to take precedence. The injury risk is too high in my current state. Excuses, excuses... yes, I know... but I have to follow doctor's orders. So, it's internet commando ops for me, for the time being. I would actually love to be doing that kind of thing in the picture, though.
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Post by judomayhem on Apr 6, 2017 10:07:11 GMT -5
Injuries suck. But I guess they teach humility.
I tore my Achilles' tendon a year and a half ago and it effectively ended my military career. Lack of exercise whilst recovering has added to my waistline as well. A decade of nursing one training injury after another has taken its toll on my mentality, causing me to be VERY cautious about anything involving sustained exertion. There has been an uptick in non-homo dudes doing yoga over the last decade, and I can see myself joining their ranks.
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on Apr 13, 2017 5:59:43 GMT -5
Okay, as a old man on this forum I have been in your shoes. What have I learned over my years (sometimes...no, most of the time, the hard way) is to take it slow as we age. We all think we are 20, when we really are 30,40,60 and we push ourselves like we did when we were younger. Currently, I am at the ripe age of 59 (60 in December) and I go for a functional fitness level. This is, in my definition, to be able to perform tasks to remain functional in life (and if TSHTF) and keep me healthy. I am not trying to put the weight on or even "bulk" up, but instead work on core, cardio and overall strength and flexibility all at the same time of keeping my weight under control. I am 6'-1" and weighed today at 188. I try to keep my weight at 180-185, so for me I am a little heavy but I was on vacation last week and didn't exercise much except walk. My intake was not what I usually eat due to eating out a lot, and consuming a few spirits. If you are 30, well maybe your goals would be different then mine or a 40 year old. Set goals and slowly train to reach those goals so as to not injure yourself as that just sets you back further. It is the rabbit and the hare thing, go slower and stay healthy to reach your goals, or go fast and maybe injure yourself and then you are set back 3, 6 or 12 months.
Omni....stay the course and recover before pushing yourself. Then start back a little at a time when your doc says its okay to do something.
Judo...If I could offer a little advice (not trying to be pushy here) start watching what you eat, and slowly re-enter a training program. If nothing else, start with a core and upper body workouts...sit ups, push ups, etc. There are plenty of you tube vids that can get you restarted (look up Fitness Blender on YT as they have some simple, short programs to help get you started). I had a "dad body" until about 5 years ago when I really started working out again. Don't wait that long, as it gets harder as you age...
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Post by Erick on Apr 15, 2017 19:46:01 GMT -5
I am just finishing week 7 of my current program.
Am in much better shape and have greatly improved agility.
BUT my left elbow , same one as previously injured is starting to complain a bit. just a bit for now... So I skipped the 3rd iron pump for the week and just did my 3rd cardio instead.
So this week had 5 workouts which is my shortest week for workouts in last 7 weeks.
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on Apr 20, 2017 7:43:51 GMT -5
Erick...thats what I do...I have a "bum" right shoulder and every now and then I have to alter my workout routine to let it calm down. That is when I do what you did...cardio or I focus on lower extremity workout...
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Post by Erick on Apr 20, 2017 8:48:36 GMT -5
May have to work out twice today to catch uyp for the week. A cardio and an iron pump.
reason is I only have 1 exercise this week yet ( cardio) and its already Thursday and I have 2 full firing days scheduled
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Post by Erick on Apr 20, 2017 10:44:21 GMT -5
PS: Just got back from my cardio ( fast ruckmarch in hills). I am off today and tommorrow to catch up with my PT and attend some shooting.
All I need tonite is an iron pump and I am up to 3 exercises by Thursday nite which will set me up for success for this week as I only need 2 more to get my 6
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