Finally back in the gym!

BamaBob · 06-21-2005

Well, I finally got the OK from the heart doctor to get back to weight training. Of course, he put some restrictions on it - no more heavy lifting. He said I can do light to moderate weights, high reps, and very little rest - more like a weight loss, shape and tone workout that really gets the heart pumping. Then there is the mandatory cardio - walking the treadmill for a minimum of 30 minutes. I can tell you that after not being able to exercise and lift for so long, my butt is dragging tonight - but it does feel good to be back in the gym! Unfortunately, it seems that when we're healthy and things are going good, we take it all for granted. It's only after we lose something that we seem to truly realize how prescious it was.

Oh well, hopefully I can now lose some of this extra poundage I aquired after my heart attacks!!

**2WheelFun** · 06-21-2005

Good for you Bama!

Your an inspiration to me! I started to get active again but have slipped so now after reading your post I'll try and do better!!!

BamaBob · 06-21-2005

It was rough starting back after so long, but I know I need and have to do it. Got to be around for the grandkids, and hopefully great-grandkids! All we can do is our best and then it's out of our hands and up to a Higher Power. Plus, some losing weight and getting back in better shape should make riding even better!! Go for it Whistle - you can do it!

**2WheelFun** · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by BamaVulcan04

It was rough starting back after so long, but I know I need and have to do it. Got to be around for the grandkids, and hopefully great-grandkids! All we can do is our best and then it's out of our hands and up to a Higher Power. Plus, some losing weight and getting back in better shape should make riding even better!! Go for it Whistle - you can do it!

Your right! Doing our best is what we can do. Thanks for the encouragement! In the A.M. I'll be doing 20 minutes on the heavy bag and then 20 minutes on the total gym!

*pitchinguy* · 06-21-2005

Gollly gee Bama! I musta missed somethin cause I didn't know you'd had problems. Good to hear the doc released you!
Been 6 weeks since my stroke And I haven't lifted since then. Lifted for 25 yrs before. Bout to go nuts now. Doc released me for work next Monday & said I could start exercising again. But, like you, nothing heavy. Only high reps & low weight. Better than nothing though!

Take it easy in the gym & take care!

**2WheelFun** · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by pitchinguy

Gollly gee Bama! I musta missed somethin cause I didn't know you'd had problems. Good to hear the doc released you!
Been 6 weeks since my stroke And I haven't lifted since then. Lifted for 25 yrs before. Bout to go nuts now. Doc released me for work next Monday & said I could start exercising again. But, like you, nothing heavy. Only high reps & low weight. Better than nothing though!

Take it easy in the gym & take care!

Good to hear your getting back again pitch! You take it easy and take it one day at a time.

BamaBob · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by pitchinguy

Gollly gee Bama! I musta missed somethin cause I didn't know you'd had problems. Good to hear the doc released you!
Been 6 weeks since my stroke And I haven't lifted since then. Lifted for 25 yrs before. Bout to go nuts now. Doc released me for work next Monday & said I could start exercising again. But, like you, nothing heavy. Only high reps & low weight. Better than nothing though!

Take it easy in the gym & take care!

Thanks pitchinguy. Glad you got the OK to get back to exercising. And you are absolutely right - it does beat nothing!! I am having to start slower than I thought I would. Of course at our age just being in the gym is a blessing. LOL You take care and good luck!

**Spok** · 06-21-2005

glad your making forward steps in your recover...both of you guys.

BamaBob · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

glad your making forward steps in your recover...both of you guys.

Thanks Spok!!

bobvc · 06-21-2005

You guys are motivating me! Approaching 49 this year and haven't worked out for 6 months due to businesss. I really miss it and know I need to get back. I'll make that a priority next week.

RampRat · 06-22-2005

Geeze guys, you're making me feel bad

I quit working out in 02 cuz I got a major case of lazzieness

Now ifin my fat azz would just start working out again

BamaBob · 06-22-2005

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Originally Posted by bobvc

You guys are motivating me! Approaching 49 this year and haven't worked out for 6 months due to businesss. I really miss it and know I need to get back. I'll make that a priority next week.

Great!! That's all ya needed!! Now get in that gym and get healthier so you can stay around longer! ! !

CTRider · 06-22-2005

Oops - time for me to work out. Lift that beer of the coaster. Ooh, yeah. Feel the burn.

Actually, I'm not a big fan of beer, but I still don't work out. It's due to a medical condition known as complete lack of motivation. I do get a good amount of exercise at work, though. The campus is on 65 acres and over a dozen buildings. Just walking in from your car is a journey.

*jukief* · 06-22-2005

Good for you, Bob. Keep up the good work.

JTpaintball70 · 06-22-2005

Congrats man! I can't wait till the docs release ME for the gym

BamaBob · 06-22-2005

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Originally Posted by JTpaintball70

Congrats man! I can't wait till the docs release ME for the gym

Thanks JT - you'll be in there soon!

Chromequeen · 06-22-2005

Bama and Pitch, so glad to hear that you're both feeling better and released for the gym. About a month ago I decided enough was enough, and since then I've been trying to get to the gym and take the kids swimming for at least an hour each day. Some days I just don't WANT to do it, but after a work out I always feel happy, my self esteem soars, and I feel like I've actually accomplished more than the domestic duties!
Plus I want those pics with the new VTX to be sexy not have the need for a "Wide Load" sign on them!

BamaBob · 06-22-2005

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Originally Posted by Chromequeen

Bama and Pitch, so glad to hear that you're both feeling better and released for the gym. About a month ago I decided enough was enough, and since then I've been trying to get to the gym and take the kids swimming for at least an hour each day. Some days I just don't WANT to do it, but after a work out I always feel happy, my self esteem soars, and I feel like I've actually accomplished more than the domestic duties!
Plus I want those pics with the new VTX to be sexy not have the need for a "Wide Load" sign on them!

Thanks Chromie! And some of those "Wide Loads" look pretty good - can you cay Jo-Lo????

Chromequeen · 06-22-2005

I can say it, but she's not wide by any means! And neither will I be after working out 5 days a week.

Tbakko · 06-22-2005

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Originally Posted by Chromequeen

Bama and Pitch, so glad to hear that you're both feeling better and released for the gym. About a month ago I decided enough was enough, and since then I've been trying to get to the gym and take the kids swimming for at least an hour each day. Some days I just don't WANT to do it, but after a work out I always feel happy, my self esteem soars, and I feel like I've actually accomplished more than the domestic duties!
Plus I want those pics with the new VTX to be sexy not have the need for a "Wide Load" sign on them!

Nothin' wrong with booty!!

06-21-2005	#1 (permalink)
BamaBob Midnight Venture Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Meridianville, Alabama Posts: 6,756	Finally back in the gym! Well, I finally got the OK from the heart doctor to get back to weight training. Of course, he put some restrictions on it - no more heavy lifting. He said I can do light to moderate weights, high reps, and very little rest - more like a weight loss, shape and tone workout that really gets the heart pumping. Then there is the mandatory cardio - walking the treadmill for a minimum of 30 minutes. I can tell you that after not being able to exercise and lift for so long, my butt is dragging tonight - but it does feel good to be back in the gym! Unfortunately, it seems that when we're healthy and things are going good, we take it all for granted. It's only after we lose something that we seem to truly realize how prescious it was. Oh well, hopefully I can now lose some of this extra poundage I aquired after my heart attacks!! __________________ BamaBob *BTK Womens Azz Size Study Rep, U.S. Dept. of Posterior*

06-21-2005	#2 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	Good for you Bama! Your an inspiration to me! I started to get active again but have slipped so now after reading your post I'll try and do better!!! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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BamaBob Midnight Venture Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Meridianville, Alabama Posts: 6,756	It was rough starting back after so long, but I know I need and have to do it. Got to be around for the grandkids, and hopefully great-grandkids! All we can do is our best and then it's out of our hands and up to a Higher Power. Plus, some losing weight and getting back in better shape should make riding even better!! Go for it Whistle - you can do it! __________________ BamaBob *BTK Womens Azz Size Study Rep, U.S. Dept. of Posterior*

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pitchinguy Deron...THE..."big guy"! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,860	Gollly gee Bama! I musta missed somethin cause I didn't know you'd had problems. Good to hear the doc released you! Been 6 weeks since my stroke And I haven't lifted since then. Lifted for 25 yrs before. Bout to go nuts now. Doc released me for work next Monday & said I could start exercising again. But, like you, nothing heavy. Only high reps & low weight. Better than nothing though! Take it easy in the gym & take care! __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,605	glad your making forward steps in your recover...both of you guys. __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

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bobvc Mgr. Mid Life Crisis Dept BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 493	You guys are motivating me! Approaching 49 this year and haven't worked out for 6 months due to businesss. I really miss it and know I need to get back. I'll make that a priority next week. __________________ Midnight Blue Vulcan Classic 1600 Yamaha YZ 2-Fiddy F Yamaha FJR 1300 Sport Tourer

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RampRat Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 3,705	Geeze guys, you're making me feel bad I quit working out in 02 cuz I got a major case of lazzieness Now ifin my fat azz would just start working out again __________________ "It's not a gun-free zone if you get shot while you're there"

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CTRider TV Guru BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8,398	Oops - time for me to work out. Lift that beer of the coaster. Ooh, yeah. Feel the burn. Actually, I'm not a big fan of beer, but I still don't work out. It's due to a medical condition known as complete lack of motivation. I do get a good amount of exercise at work, though. The campus is on 65 acres and over a dozen buildings. Just walking in from your car is a journey. __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum

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jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,181	Good for you, Bob. Keep up the good work. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

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JTpaintball70 has a surgically implanted keyboard Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 3,034	Congrats man! I can't wait till the docs release ME for the gym __________________ Nathan My Photobucket 2007 ZX-6R 2007 Ninja 650R aka Shion - STOLEN 2-4-08 2001 Jeep TJ NM EMT-Basic

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Chromequeen Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panhandle, FL Posts: 3,209	Bama and Pitch, so glad to hear that you're both feeling better and released for the gym. About a month ago I decided enough was enough, and since then I've been trying to get to the gym and take the kids swimming for at least an hour each day. Some days I just don't WANT to do it, but after a work out I always feel happy, my self esteem soars, and I feel like I've actually accomplished more than the domestic duties! Plus I want those pics with the new VTX to be sexy not have the need for a "Wide Load" sign on them!

06-22-2005	#19 (permalink)
Chromequeen Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panhandle, FL Posts: 3,209	I can say it, but she's not wide by any means! And neither will I be after working out 5 days a week.