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From: John.Nuyen@f950.n159.z1.fidonet.org (John Nuyen)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: BACK PAIN
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Date: 23 Apr 91 20:35:43 GMT
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[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet]

Yes, it will definitely help to at least lower your weight. I started
working out with weights last year at the age of 43. At first, I thought
I'd probably get a heart attack. I must admit when I started to do deep
knee bends with a barbell on my shoulders, with about 50 lbs, it took
my breath away after about 10 repetions. My cardiovascular shape must
have improved, because I now do two sets of 15 repetions with the last
set weighing 170 lbs. It seems very easy to me now. My goal is to work
up to 15 reps, at 200 lbs. You will be surprised how you leg size will
increase. I generally work out at home 3 days a week for about one
hour. I do the situps, biceps curls, military press, calve raises, leg
extensions and curls and bench presses. All of these combine to make
a significant difference in how you feel and your overall strength.
It's the consistency of the routine that makes the difference. If you
can stick with an exercise program, you will be surprised how it affects
every thing physical that you do. Even yard work becomes a simple thing
the better fit you are. You don't get tired. The deep knee bends enable
you to climb stairs over many building flights that at one time would
have been exhausting. A year ago, if I could do 10 pushups, I was
doing good. I can now do at least 35 fairly easily. My goal is at
least 50. If you get into this type of training, start slow with low
weight and keep records and add weight very slowly as your body adjusts.
As you work out, you will also notice that your overall muscle size
increases slowly but surely. I have made a small investment in weights
and a bench with a leg extension device attached in order to accomplish
what I have related to you. I really feel that free weight lifting
is a tremendous way to get into great shape.

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