Cross Training

[Rob_SoCal 0]

I have just passed my one year since I got the lap band. I am approaching 140 pounds lost and will be doing my first triathlon soon, after doing several 5k and 10k runs.

When I started, I started walking, then to the gym to work on the machines (needed to be careful because of knee problemms). That progressed to longer ellyptical workouts, and then other machines. I then started very slow (and sometimes painful) jogs. I made sure I stayed long and slow to build up tendons, muscles and ligaments and avoudn knee and foot problems. This has progresses from 3 days a week to 6 days a week (with a coach), and training for a series of triathlons.

My recommendation for all of you is simple: Make sure that every day you move, have quality workout days, and make sure you get a recovery day every other day, every 3rd or 4th day etc.

But more so, start cross training as your fitness allows. Start weights, swimming, bike, etc. Do nto worry about spped or how you look. Get comfortable sports clothes, an ipod or shuffle to listen to music if you like, join a gym, and do not worry about everyone else.

Just start on machines you are confortable with and then start working hard, and move out of your comfort zone several times a week.

The Couch to 5k is an excellent program as is www.jeffgalloway.com, beginning triathlon pages etc. Go to active.com to read and set goals.

A half hour to an hour a day several days a week will make a HUGE difference. Alternate workouts to avoid overuse and mental boredom.

GOOD LUCK !

[♥Amy♥ 5]

Thanks for the great advice! :thumbup:

And congrats on how far you've come! You must be very proud of yourself, as you should be!