I am 3 months out yesterday and my surgeon says it is ok to work out. Up to this time all he allowed is walking. I have been walking and can easily do a mile. (Before my sleeve carrying in the laundry from the garage left me panting in a chair). The doctor recommended hiring a personal trainer to get me on the right exercises, but I really can't afford that at this time. Anyone got any suggestions what to start with at the gym? I know the treadmill, but I need to work on tightening up my abs and rebuilding my strength. Help please?

PS I am a 58 year old guy if that makes any difference.

I am 3 months out yesterday and my surgeon says it is ok to work out. Up to this time all he allowed is walking. I have been walking and can easily do a mile. (Before my sleeve carrying in the laundry from the garage left me panting in a chair). The doctor recommended hiring a personal trainer to get me on the right exercises, but I really can't afford that at this time. Anyone got any suggestions what to start with at the gym? I know the treadmill, but I need to work on tightening up my abs and rebuilding my strength. Help please?

PS I am a 58 year old guy if that makes any difference.

Hi! Do you have a Planet Fitness workout center near you? The cost of membership is cheap and you can schedule time with a personal trainer throught planet fitness to find out what machines will help with your specific areas you want to work on. Thats what I did. Hope this helps!! Diane.

I am 3 months out yesterday and my surgeon says it is ok to work out. Up to this time all he allowed is walking. I have been walking and can easily do a mile. (Before my sleeve carrying in the laundry from the garage left me panting in a chair). The doctor recommended hiring a personal trainer to get me on the right exercises, but I really can't afford that at this time. Anyone got any suggestions what to start with at the gym? I know the treadmill, but I need to work on tightening up my abs and rebuilding my strength. Help please?

PS I am a 58 year old guy if that makes any difference.

Hi! Do you have a Planet Fitness workout center near you? The cost of membership is cheap and you can schedule time with a personal trainer throught planet fitness to find out what machines will help with your specific areas you want to work on. Thats what I did. Hope this helps!! Diane.

When I started back it took a week to get back to semi-normal routine so don't overdo.

I typically start with 1/2 hour on treadmill then 1 hour of training. You will want to work on abs, arms, legs and back. Mix up routine.

Some exercises my trainer has me do for abs.

Use a BOSU by doing regular abs and lay on sides to do side abs.

Also do Squats and lunges

Mix up with other exercises such as bicep curls, leg press.

Dead lifts help with back.

I do recommend a personal trainer, even if not long term at least a couple of sessions to learn how to use equipment properly and how to mix things up properly.