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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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Weight training anyone?

Spotz
Spotz
Do any of you incorporate weight training into your fitness activities? I've just started out three weeks ago. I've read a couple of articles, but I really don't know what I'm doing :(

I know the result that I'm looking for, just don't quite know how to get there!

Spotz
Pam2011
Pam2011
I just do over my head arm curls 50 times with each arm with a 3 lb weight to try to firm up flabby loose upper arm batwings. The bariatric PT said this is more helpful doing them above your head and bending the arm back towards you back than doing the traditional arm curls so I've been doing them this way the last 2 weeks or so.
I used to use a 5 pound kettleball also but haven't since surgery. Need to get back to that.
If and when I join a gym I plan on using the machines that have weights on them to tone up. My bariatric PT went over the 8 machines to make sure to do when at the gym.
I don't do free weights though.