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I can bench about 80lbs which is just sad and that's why I don't do it in public. I run 2 mi in the morning and swim and play a little tennis in the summer. My diet is generally good though I slide for a couple days a month. I'd love to work out at home because I'm not too keen on the idea of going to a gym. I seriously need upper body strength.
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I'm on vacation at a resort in Vermont: biking, working out in the fitness room, laps in heated swimming pools, zip lining, hiking. Yeah, I'm in the work out zone!!!
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Unfortunatly I can't lift or bench press near as much as I use to because of back and shoulder injuries,it took forever for me to get over the fact I couldnt lift like I wanted to.Finaly a personal trainer at the fitness club convenced me I could still build muscel and strenth by lifting less but do more reps,depending on the day I can bench 50 pounds in sets of ten for times,any more than that I tend to pop my shoulder out and that takes weeks to heal.I have lately snuck more weight on the bar when I am lifting and once and a while I can reach the 100 pound mark,but again the price I pay if something pops out isnt worth the pain.On leg presses I am good at 200 and proll can do more if I tryed.All in all I get the work out done,onething for shure it's better than not doing any at all.
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A nice easy 12/13mile ride...on road, cranking out big gears. Beat my St.Annes return trip time by 5 minutes.
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i fell off track awhile.. Slowly been picking myself back up and ready to throw myself in the mix. i need to get back at the gym, #1. And also need to really start using my gym equipment right here at home. It's convenient on days i am balancing work hours and school hours. When i stopped exercising, it's amazing the difference i felt in my body. i felt so sluggish and that feeling grew daily... i missed my energy very much, so it's good that is coming back! Abs & arms especially, are a big focus for me for the next while.. And some cardio for at least 30 minutes a day.
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For a long time I have been thinging of useing a testosteron supplement to increase muscel mass,I have been checking out a fue things but havent settled on anything yet.I would rather do this througe my pcp so it can be monitored but am prepared to do it my way if need be.My question is,has anyone hear used it to improve the results of working out or have any information about what can be used as a supplement..All my stats are plenty good even tho I taske meds for arthritis and back pain,any and all sesponses are wellcome.
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Just 2 Minutes of Walking After a Meal Is Surprisingly Good for You
Just 2 Minutes of Walking After a Meal Is Surprisingly Good for You
A new paper suggests that it takes far less exercise than was previously thought to lower blood sugar after eating. By Rachel Fairbank Aug. 4, 2022 A short walk can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels. Credit: Image borrowed from the internets Walking after a meal, conventional wisdom says, helps clear your mind and aids in digestion. Scientists have also found that going for a 15-minute walk after a meal can reduce blood sugar levels, which can help ward off complications such as Type 2 diabetes. But, as it turns out, even just a few minutes of walking can activate these benefits. In a meta-analysis, recently published in the journal Sports Medicine, researchers looked at the results of seven studies that compared the effects of sitting versus standing or walking on measures of heart health, including insulin and blood sugar levels. They found that light walking after a meal, in increments of as little as two to five minutes, had a significant impact in moderating blood sugar levels. “Each small thing you do will have benefits, even if it is a small step,” said Dr. Kershaw Patel, a preventive cardiologist at Houston Methodist Hospital who was not involved in the study. Very light walking reduces blood sugar levels. In five of the studies that the paper evaluated, none of the participants had pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. The remaining two studies looked at people with and without such illnesses. Participants were asked to either stand or walk for two to five minutes every 20 to 30 minutes over the course of a full day. All seven studies showed that just a few minutes of light-intensity walking after a meal were enough to significantly improve blood sugar levels compared to, say, sitting at a desk or plopping down on the couch. When participants went for a short walk, their blood sugar levels rose and fell more gradually. For people with diabetes, avoiding sharp fluctuations in blood sugar levels is a critical component in managing their illness. It’s also thought that sharp spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels can contribute to developing Type 2 diabetes. Standing also helped lower blood sugar levels, although not to the degree that light walking did. “Standing did have a small benefit,” Aidan Buffey, a graduate student at the University of Limerick in Ireland and an author of the paper, said. Compared to sitting or standing, “light-intensity walking was a superior intervention,” he said. That’s because light walking requires more active engagement of muscles than standing and uses the fuel from food at a time when there is a lot of it circulating in the bloodstream. “Your muscles will soak up some of that excess glucose,” said Jessie Inchauspé, author of the book “Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar.” “You still had the same meal, but the impact on your body will be lessened,” she added. Walking within 60 to 90 minutes after eating delivers the best results. Although light walking at any time is good for your health, a short walk within 60 to 90 minutes of eating a meal can be especially useful in minimizing blood sugar spikes, as that is when blood sugar levels tend to peak. Ms. Inchauspé also recommended getting up to do housework or finding other ways to move your body. This short amount of activity will also enhance other dietary changes that people may be making to help control their blood sugar levels. “Moving even a little bit is worthwhile and can lead to measurable changes, as these studies showed, in your health markers,” Dr. Euan Ashley, a cardiologist at Stanford University who was not associated with the study, said. Mini-walks are more practical during the workday. Mr. Buffey, whose research focuses on physical activity interventions in workplace environments, noted that a mini-walk of two to three minutes is more practical during the workday. People “are not going to get up and run on a treadmill or run around the office,” he said, but they could get some coffee or even go for a stroll down the hallway. For people working from home, he suggested a short walk around the block between Zoom meetings or after lunch. The more we normalize mini-walks during the workday, Mr. Buffey said, the more feasible they will be. “If you are in a rigid environment, that’s when the difficulties may come.” If you cannot take those few minutes to take a walk, Dr. Ashley said, “standing will get you some of the way there.” The benefits of physical activity are never all or nothing, Dr. Patel said, but instead exist on a continuum. “It’s a gradual effect of more activity, better health,” he said. “Each incremental step, each incremental stand or brisk walk appears to have a benefit.” Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/04/w...ood-sugar.html |
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