|
~Today we up the 'ante'~
So, today is "increase" our reps and level day. I'll be doing:
-5 minutes in Level 15 and the rest of the cycle in level 14 (a full 30 min) on the recumbent bike
-Upping weight training reps from 39 --> 42
-41 wall pushups
-30 "old school" sit ups (wow-remember when I was barely able to get through 10!)
-35-40 leg lifts, specifically to work the abductor muscles
Future exercise goals: (And, yes 60 is a goal number)
-Once I hit 60 reps on the 4 lb weights, I'll move up to 7lb weights for strength training in my upper body
-At 60 sit ups, I'll start to incorporate crunches
-At 60 wall push ups, I'll move to the ground and start with modified push ups on my knees
-At 60 abductor leg lifts, I'll start using the ankle weights
If this is all seems "to easy", be mindful I'll be needing a future knee replacement, hip joint replacement, and very likely back surgery at some point in the future. These joints and areas in my body are already compromised and VERY prone to injury. Many of these exercises listed are PT exercises my mother had to go through when she had her hip and shoulder joint replaced. And, believe me I've seen what folks go through that are out of shape when they hit rehab after a joint replacement. It's not pretty and they often have to stay longer at rehab centers before they can go home if they can't do the exercises needed in order to recover.
I'd rather be in shape and have the muscles conditioned now, then try and figure out how to do it all post surgery. And, bet your bottom dollar this is in part the incentive for ALL of this! Enough said.
Have a wonderful Friday, everyone!
Diet Calendar Entries for 21 April 2017:
|
1362 kcal
|
Fat: 48.00g | Prot: 54.76g | Carb: 81.52g.
Breakfast: Coffee with Cream and Sugar, Subway Chipotle Southwest Sauce, Subway 6" Steak, Egg & Cheese Flatbread. Dinner: Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Oil and Vinegar, Stir Fried Vegetables, Pork Loin (Whole, Lean Only). Snacks/Other: Red Table Wine. more...
|
|
2903 kcal
|
Activities & Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 30 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 28 minutes, Bicycle - 30 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 32 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
|
|