Fitness Goals Support Group
This community is dedicated to group support around achieving fitness goals, whatever they may be, through personal training, athletic activites, or other strenuous activity. Whether you are trying to get fit to treat a health problem, boost your mood, relieve stress, or tone your body, this group is a great place to meet other like-minded people who have similar goals.
Hello. I am new to this group. I want to give a quick recap of some of my health problems to get some suggestions for workout routines. I used to workout quite a bit I was getting really into shape and then I got sick. I had a Pulmonary Embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) 6 months ago. The blood clot cut off 2/3 of my right lung and for a while my lung function was down by about 40%. My blood clot has shrunk and my doctor has told me I can do anything I feel like. I am trying to find a workout routine that works for me. I am feeling better but still having some pains in my chest. I can't do anything to strenuous because I'm really really out of shape. I have never in my life been this out of shape. Is there anyone who has suffered a major illness and worked back up to being in shape? I would love to hear from you! I really need support and suggestions.
I started back by walking as often as possible. Admittedly my first walks were more "waddles" as my spouse lovingly called them, but it was more about being in motion than being Olympian.
My first trips back to the gym consisted of using very light weights, 15 reps, and doing a full body circuit. As my endurance came back I started working heavier.