How often can I perform resistance training in a week?
jaw783
Posts: 40 Member
I am currently suffering from a back injury and my doctor told me that I can no longer lift ANY weights. This is problematic because I know that I still need to "tone" while trying to continue on my weight loss journey. Prior to going to the doctor I was doing a bootcamp that worked; but if definately made the injury worse. I also tried to do lite weights; but it doesn't help my back either. So now I have a resistance band that I am going to try. My question is though in bootcamp we would would alternate legs, abs, and arm days. Should I take this same approach with the resistance band? OR is it ok to work those areas everyday since I am no longer lifting actual "weights".
Thanks for any info that can be provided.
Thanks for any info that can be provided.
0
Replies
-
If light weights made it worse, then bands with an equal amount of resistance will do the same. Ask your doctor or physical therapist what to do.
Generally speaking, full-body workouts are less likely to cause injuries than split workouts, since the stress on each body part is lower.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.1K Introduce Yourself
- 43.9K Getting Started
- 260.4K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 435 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.9K MyFitnessPal Information
- 15 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.7K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions