1St Official Workout this AM!

I decided to go the route of all dumbbells...not because I'm one! I felt that there would be more flexibility and control. I used an old York Barbell Chart. I started with 5lb dumbbells...real light for me and a long way from my 300lb. bench press. Was an enjoyable session. Checked pulse OK in the 70's. 8 reps appx. 10 exercises. I will add a rep each AM then at 12 increase the weight.

Gary

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Had to work back up to...

by turboz24 - 2009-09-17 10:09:14

I had to work back up to "normal" weights, since I had dropped 20% of my body weight and 20+% of my strength during my "off time" from the implant procedure.

Can't wait

by Bodhi - 2009-09-17 11:09:41

Glad to hear you are back at it Gary. I can't wait to start working out again. I had my ICD implanted on August 31st. I've been walking on a treadmill at the gym just to stay in my routine.
Unfortunately, I have to have a lead reattached next Friday so it might push my timeline back a little bit.
Still glad to hear about others returning to workouts!

Bravo!

by hotreds - 2009-09-19 02:09:17

Good onya! I'm gonna start up on Monday- real e-z like. I called the doc who actually implanted the device(done emergency style not locally) and his phone answerer said I could do anything after six weeks. That, along with the local quack telling me I could do anything after three weeks, makes me think I AM good to go!

Pump that iron!

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But I think it will make me feel a lot better. My stamina to walk is already better, even right after surgery. They had me walk all around the floor before they would release me. I did so without being exhausted and winded the way I had been.