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Wait till you are cleared by a doc. Most doctors know of or recommended a CPT you may want to work with to get started on the right foot.

They may have gotten bigger but that's not a bad thing. When you are on, just make sure you are not leaning forward and try to keep your foot flat as you can. If you are on your toes, it will focus on the calf.

One day in the gym is a good idea based on what you are trying to do. I normally don't bring it up often but maybe work a day of crossfit instead of just lifting. One thing I try to tell anyone I work with is "Do what you like!" Chances are you will stick with it longer.

I have been hit on a motorcycle by a car and have wiped out quite a few times on the bicycle. Guess what, nature of the beast! With me, it was the love of two wheels that got me back on and riding again. I figured if I worried about everything that could happen again, I would never do anything. Its OK to be scared, just…

I agree. I know I'm a guy but..........lol Anyway, your body has just gone through a traumatic injury as your body sees it. I would suggest like stated, start with walk/jog and low impact cardio until you feel comfortable. Remember, your child has taken a lot from your body so you may want to start taking a quality…

Well, there are 7.5 and you can get them up to 15 in .5 increments. I am gearing the question more to why 7.5 to start?

You can also add in aquatic classes to help regain range of motion, and core with little impact on your back.

Just out of curiosity, how did you come up with 7.5 for your start weight?

I am somewhat of a big guy and can destroy a pair of shoes in no time flat. I have made the "Great shoe swap mistake" in the past and let me say, lesson learned.

Lol, I must just still be old school. I still use a watch, legal pad and pen. I make myself design my workouts for the week. I don't even take my phone or tab to the gym.

Start with your BCAA's and also B vitamins. Make sure you are using a quality protein source. It is hard to say if there is any other issues because I don't know you but start with the easiest first.

1-fats, 2-protein and 4-carbs. This is just a ratio guideline. How you break up your meals throughout the day is up to you. It is only a guide though.

Bravo on the commitment and it is great to hear the dedication. I'm only speaking on this as my wife went through the almost exact same issues after our daughter was born. First, I would suggest taking a few weeks to break up your cardio workout to using the elliptical or stair climber and the treadmill. This is going to…

Lots of great points in all the posts. I love it when we can make contacts with people who have experience overcoming issues. I am going to throw another out there. How many miles have you put on your shoes and insoles? It is a little late in the training to switch them up but something to look at. You can also try…

Exactly! Carb loading is great as long as you stay in the aerobic state where as carbs will be broken down for food. For training, you can up your carbs to something like 1-3-4 ratio but really it may not be as helpful as you would like. Also, on a side note, making sure you keep up with the BCAA's will help your body…

The fact you said Physical Therapist does makeit a little different. Your abs are support muscles. From the aspect of training your abs for general fitness, ether movement is OK. From a support or stability of upper torso and back, there is a certain way you should train.

I totally agree! When I start to stress, I grab a chair and a bottle of water and just watch this tree in my back yard sway and just focus on the movement. I'm not sure why that particular tree keeps me grounded but it does.

Actually, you hit it right on the head! The muscle can only contract and flex, so whether it is an out push or pull in, you are contracting the muscle fibers which is the goal. And by all means, push out! Lol Many people tend to forget their diaphragm needs to move to get the lungs totally full of that much needed oxygen.

Not sure what your disputing but I believe she is inquiring more of a how not so much why. I do agree it is a slow process, but focusing on a muscle pack that does not burn much fat will triple the time it takes to loose it. As a Trainer, I can tell you your Internal obliques, External obliques, Rectus obliques and…

Here is an idea, there are a few marathons I run in the Rock n Roll series all over and they often post a website that has the virtual run of the course. It may be a good starting point to look.

You are going to have to have a V02 max test done to figure out your calories. You can then have a base number to work from.

I agree somewhat with Beastier, but it sounds a little like a calorie issue. Most of the time is is due to eating too little. Your body will go into starvation mode and store as much fat as it can to sustain life function. Your goal might also lean into hypertrophy to build the type 2 muscle tissue and readjust your diet.