Lu's Workout Journal

[fitoverforty]

I'm exhausted just reading it! Sounds like a full body workout to me! I hope your hubby's back gets better soon.

[Boss Man]

Sounds like a muscular pain problem, rather than a nervous one. If it wasa shooting pain not stabbing, it would then potentially be more Nervous.

[ldematto]

I misspoke - it's a shooting pain, definitely nerves - the only thing that helps is laying down with pillows under his knees...taking ibprophen. He gets this at least once a year...once he was down flat on his back for 2 weeks! Not fun....

[Boss Man]

He could take an NCV, (Nerve Conduction Velocity), test, which might help.

Two pads on a nerve, one sends an electrical impulse, the other measures it. Just to confirm the likelihood the problem is nervous in nature. Then the appropriate modality could be assigned.

He may well have a muscle impinging on the Nerve.

[ldematto]

He may well have a muscle impinging on the Nerve.

That sounds about right. He went to the doctor today and got a prescription for a muscle relaxer as well as Naproxen <---I think that's how it's spelled.

I didn't get to work out today

[ldematto]

As it turns out we have 1 month when prescription insurance for him is not in force - husband turns 65 this month, went on Medicare and the teachers retirement supplemental insurance that covers scripts doesn't start until 11/01 - so I did get the muscle relaxer (had to pay cash) but I didn't get the Naproxen - Ibprophen at the right mg works just as good and was much cheaper. I honestly don't know how people (especially older folks) deal with all the Medicare crap! I feel I'm a fairly intelligent individual and I find it so difficult to understand all the crap they send you about Medicare, A, B D....XYZ!!! LOL I can't imagine what mother or mother in law would've done if they didn't have family to help?!?!? What do people do when they have no one?? guess is they don't get benefits that they should have, resulting in less than ideal care or medical treatment.....this at the time they have less cash too, so the eat or go to the doctor comments I hear may be a reality for many - Grrrrrr!

I finally finished all the Tax Return stuff (long story!) so I'm on way upstairs to WORKOUT!!!

[ldematto]

Ahhhh....finally worked out! It felt great!!

First stretched

Squats 3 x 10, 50 lbs
Lunges 3 x 10
Incline Flyes 3 x 15, 10 lb DB's
Tricep Extension 3 x 15, 10 DB
Single Arm Rows 3 x 10, 35 lbs
Lat Pull down 3 x 10, 70 lbs.
Curls 2 x 10 x 2, 15 lb
Shoulder Press 2 x 10, 10 lb DB

Finished with stretches gain......I increased weights, still fairly low, but upper body is feeling stronger. Funny thing is that it's obvious to me left side is stronger than right (I'm right handed)- I must've compensated for rotator cuff for all those years, as I'm sure the cuff issues are a result of an injury I received after a 5 hour round robin playing tennis 30+ years ago.

I bought a set of DVD's for spin Bike - it's a virtual 100 mile bike trip through Colorado - not a sightseeing tour, definitely a workout. I'm going to try it out tonight, first time to really use the bike. Since mu husband and I both now use the Elliptical, I felt I'd better get something else going so we can workout together.

Have a great day!

[Boss Man]

It's the brief moment where you stop for a nanosecond to exhale big time, then inhale big time and carry on with what you were doing

It's called free time, because Oxygen consumption is tax exempt, so you don't ever have to pay for the privilege of breathing .

[EdgarHF]

Funny thing is that it's obvious to me left side is stronger than right (I'm right handed)- I must've compensated for rotator cuff for all those years, as I'm sure the cuff issues are a result of an injury I received after a 5 hour round robin playing tennis 30+ years ago.

I have the same problem where left arm is much stronger than right. I am right handed also. problem is from the herniated disc in neck I had surgery for about a year and a half ago. I still cannot do even one pushup because of it. I think that is the reason I do not enjoy weight training. I feel like the weakling of the gym

[ldematto]

I still cannot do even one pushup because of it. I think that is the reason I do not enjoy weight training. I feel like the weakling of the gym

I'm definitely NOT the push up queen - maybe 1, or 1/2 of one, once in awhile! The trainer I've seen says it's all in the technique - we'll see.....I think it's cuff

I rode spin bike for about 30 minutes tonight - first time! The DVD wasn't as great as I thought it would be but I think it's because I have a spin bike vs one that shows HR etc. so I need to learn more about bike and how it works - I kept up with the cadence of the other bikers...it was kind of neat actually being IN the bike ride....I definitely felt like I worked out - legs were a little rubbery :):) but i know I'll get more out of it when I understand it better...oh well, not bad for a first time!

[Bonnie]

Not sure of technique but edgar use the same motivation you use to cross a finish line in running, only for pushups.Its all in the determination & practice.

[fitoverforty]

Don't give up on the pushups Lu, just keep working at them. Try doing incline pushups first, or bent knee pushups. Gradually building strength, then move on to the straight leg floor pushup. Just a thought. You have such a strong upper body, I know you can do these.

I kept up with the cadence of the other bikers...it was kind of neat actually being IN the bike ride...

That is so cool!!

[ldematto]

arms hurt a bit today, just sore - probably the 10 lb DB's used for upper body moves - shoulder press, incline flyes etc. so while I felt stronger the weight definitely was more challenging for muscles

Today I used the Elliptical for 30 minutes, Fat Loss Program, increased to level 6 resistance. Felt good!

I know I need to work on push ups - I think I will try to incorporate them using the bar bell on the Smith Machine at different heights. I just have to remember!

Have a great day!

[PandorasVise]

pushups are thorn in side too. In the dojo we have to do knuckle pushups on wood. It just plain hurts. It is supposed to help your wrists be strong, but the pain in knuckles is crazy. I can only get to 15 before I have to change the way hand is placed. It is the only bad grade I get belt testing.

[Bonnie]

Les when you use your knee's you are only shortening the lever, to make them easier to do, so how does it not activate the same muscle group ?