I was able to weigh myself finally six weeks after foot surgery and as expected I’ve lost a couple of pounds. Unfortunately it is most likely muscle loss both in my legs and arms so here I go with rebuilding strength yet again.
Walking is still awkward and I will start PT in a week or so thus decided to work on arm strength. A seated workout seemed wise and I found this one by a physical therapist which clearly showed I need to do this! No weights needed and no awkward moves.
It takes you through two rounds of a few exercises and the first time I only did one round. Obviously quite needed. We’ll see at the end of August how many times I did the routine. Goal is 2 times a week and being able to do the entire workout easily.
I do a seated strength workout for legs and arms multiple times each week. I sit in my office or patio chair and among other things try and list my body from the chair with my arms multiple times a day. Note that I said try and I really barely get my butt off the chair. Lol.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Standing up from a chair without using arms is one of the PT exercises for my foot surgery recovery. I'll have to try it with using my arms.
DeleteI can remember trying to build up strength in my hand and wrist after breaking it for the second time. At first I was lucky to get through one set of the PT exercises, but gradually found myself doing more and more. You will notice that each day it gets a bit easier.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Absolutely! Perseverance is the key. Officially done with having to wear a walking boot today so the is good.
DeleteYou are such a methodical person. I have no doubt you'll make meet your goals.
ReplyDeleteI am more of a turtle than a hare lol.
DeleteThanks for the link to the Upper Body Workout. I checked it out and plan to keep it. Lifting our grand daughter on the days we watch her, has really helped build my strength and I don't want to lose it. I'll bet your walking will improve quickly when you start PT. As I recall, you did well following your last surgery. One thing I know for sure is that it really does pay to try to keep our strength as we age.
ReplyDeleteThe same person has a seated lower body workou that I haven’t tried yet as walking is enough right now.
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