Now that I am full of energy, I was debating joing a boxing gym or Karate. I am not sure how smart of an idea that would be with the port and band. Anyone out there currently do the above clubs?

Happy Holidays!!!

Greg

Once you are healed you should not have any problems with performing any type of exercise. If you were to feel discomfort talk to your doctor.

I took karate before and LOVED it!! (Pre-surgery, in college, when I was about the same weight... however, after their workouts, I could do 100 sit ups, 100 push ups, 100 leg lifts, etc! I felt SO in shape, even though I was still heavy!!)

There is a karate studio within walking distance of my house and I am thinking about going there. You should be able to do karate, but I don't think you want to risk getting punched in the gut while boxing!!

In karate they won't really punch you hard! And, if you are in a place that does contact, they will be able to work with you not getting punched in the stomach.

I say YES to karate, NO to boxing... but talk to your doctor too!

Edited December 23, 200817 yr by littlefroggy

I do muy thai, kickboxing and boxing. Most of the workout should be cardio in nature. I did spar a bit 2 weeks after surgery but I had on a big muy thai ab sheild. I had no problems. Kicking was interesting (abs are sued a bit in high kicks and rotation). Doc said after 2 weeks cardio is fine and after 1st month go for it.

I still haven't done an ab workout or grappling yet. I want to see how things go and start slow. Since the holidays are here I'll probably wait till after the 1st.

Thanks for all the help!!!