Pose
09-23-2005, 04:37 AM
Hey guys,
About a year and a half ago I was all set to join the military, and was nearing the peak of my workout routine, but unfortunately I ruptured a disc in my lower back lifting. So where I am now, 25lbs heavier, and I haven't ran in over 12 months. I'm not disabled or anything, I just get a lot of discomfort. I'm going kind of crazy, because not only am I getting plump, but I'd really like to just get out there and go every morning and evening.
I know the first advice is to see my physician to get his advice on starting a program or physical therapy, and getting any further diagnostic tests to check how I'm doing. I never even went back for my follow-up, but I recently got insurance, which makes it an option. So before I get around to that, does anyone have an idea of a pretty good workout that won't put tons of stress on my lower back? I am looking, initially, to lose some pounds, and build up any muscle group that I'd be able. I guess since running is out, that also means jumping rope, leg lifts/flutter kicks (bad for the lower back? I'm not sure..), and sit ups are too.
Getting in shape for SOF isn't my greatest concern at the moment, due to this. I've decided to get through college first, and reevaluate my motivation, and body. Pretty sure nothing is going to stop me from enlisting with the Army (18x/Rep63), though.
Thanks,
Jared
About a year and a half ago I was all set to join the military, and was nearing the peak of my workout routine, but unfortunately I ruptured a disc in my lower back lifting. So where I am now, 25lbs heavier, and I haven't ran in over 12 months. I'm not disabled or anything, I just get a lot of discomfort. I'm going kind of crazy, because not only am I getting plump, but I'd really like to just get out there and go every morning and evening.
I know the first advice is to see my physician to get his advice on starting a program or physical therapy, and getting any further diagnostic tests to check how I'm doing. I never even went back for my follow-up, but I recently got insurance, which makes it an option. So before I get around to that, does anyone have an idea of a pretty good workout that won't put tons of stress on my lower back? I am looking, initially, to lose some pounds, and build up any muscle group that I'd be able. I guess since running is out, that also means jumping rope, leg lifts/flutter kicks (bad for the lower back? I'm not sure..), and sit ups are too.
Getting in shape for SOF isn't my greatest concern at the moment, due to this. I've decided to get through college first, and reevaluate my motivation, and body. Pretty sure nothing is going to stop me from enlisting with the Army (18x/Rep63), though.
Thanks,
Jared