Diary of a Small Planet II: The Omen - Page 2 - JP Fitness Forums

gregl515 · 09-26-2006, 07:59 PM

I guess I'm betting it will.

gregl515 · 09-27-2006, 12:20 PM

I felt good so I said the heck with it and did the Upper Body Dumbbell Complex with 11 lbs and the Lower Body Theraband Workout.

RobLL · 09-28-2006, 01:19 PM

Hey Greg - nice log, and interested in how your business works out. Rob

Bill2380 · 09-28-2006, 02:14 PM

Hope this doesn't offend, but I read this today and thought of you...

If girls with big breasts work at Hooters, where do girls with one leg work?
I-Hop.

gregl515 · 09-29-2006, 09:52 AM

Nah, but I've heard it before!

gregl515 · 10-02-2006, 12:13 PM

9/29/06 Shoulder Dumbbell Complex with 11 # and theraband lower body work.
10/01/06 Theraband upper and lower body work and wheelchair pushups 3 x 10.

Bill2380 · 10-02-2006, 12:24 PM

Are you starting to feel stronger?

gregl515 · 10-03-2006, 12:29 AM

Yes and no. On the days that I don't have a lot of pain and can sleep, I really do. Days like today, the pain interferes with everything.

gregl515 · 10-03-2006, 11:54 AM

Dumbbell Upper Body Complex 11# Almost time to move to 16 #.
Lower body band workout.

gregl515 · 10-03-2006, 09:41 PM

My temporary leg was casted today. I will have to learn to walk all over again. In the room where my leg was casted there was a picture of a man sky diving with both legs replaced by prostheses. He also pilots a helicopter. Amazing!

cappuccino · 10-04-2006, 05:44 AM

That's exciting, Greg! Pretty soon we'll be reading about your skydiving feats as well.

Keep up the great work!

How were those wall push-ups?

gregl515 · 10-04-2006, 11:54 AM

Let's just say that I am not nearly graceful enough for wall pushups. I am not a big fan of jumping out of perfectly good airplanes which is how the man lost his legs in the first place. However, flying is a lot of fun and I wasn't sure I would be able to do that with a leg gone.

Today's workout:

Theraband upper body workout.
Theraband lower body workout.
Wheelchair pushups 3 x10
Walking with walker to build up balance and strength in hips.

I got the Better Body Blueprint by Mike Mejia. It addresses middle age beginning weight lifters and ex-jocks. My illness reduced me to a beginner stage and I am a middle aged ex-jock so it fits pretty well.

The book starts out with a diagnosis section and prescriptive exercises for weak spots. It then helps you put together proper routines for your fitness level, age and prior experiences. I found it fun to read and informative.
If you are starting out, you should consider it.

jruck37 · 10-04-2006, 01:16 PM

I'm with you... Even if I had wings, I don't think I'd want to jump out of an airplane. I'm glad to hear that you found a program that you feel good about.

gregl515 · 10-05-2006, 03:03 PM

Dumbbell shoulder complex.
Lower body theraband workout.
Got to walk on prototype of my temp leg!

Bill2380 · 10-05-2006, 05:04 PM

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Got to walk on prototype of my temp leg!

Well tell us what that was like. My guess it was exciting but hurt like hell.

Bill2380 · 10-05-2006, 07:53 PM

Never mind, I read on the Training Forum that it felt great. Good news.

gregl515 · 10-05-2006, 07:55 PM

Actually, it was a little tight but comfortable. I was amazed that I was able to stand and walk on it. I am sure that I will have to develop endurance and perfect my balance, but it went very well. I was very excited and my wife said I had a huge grin on my face the first time I stood. It felt great! They will make adjustments based on what Clay observed and the measurements he took. I should get it next week!

gregl515 · 10-06-2006, 09:05 PM

Yesterday I did upper and lower theraband workout and wheelchair pushups (3 x 10)