Senior needs help with my work outs.

[mddolson]

July 6, 2021.
Today marks one year since my hip replacement surgery. I am pleased to consider myself fully recovered. My weight is down to 205lbs, from 225 @ Christmas, we walk with Bella 3-5 km each day, & do regular cardio and strength training sessions.
I also resumed scuba diving after a lengthy hiatus. It feels good to be back.

 

[Llama]

Excellent! Joint replacement surgery is a big deal, regardless how often it's being done.

 

[Cate]

That must be such a good feeling. You have done really well, Mike. Back to Scuba diving too? That must feel great!

 

[mddolson]

Weight is still fluctuating 205-207 lbs. Walks with Bella are consistent 5km. Today’s was my best time overall and broke 10 minutes for the last kilometre.

 

[mddolson]

This week I have started wearing 5lb ankle weights, strapped to my forearms during my 5km walk (Mon & Wed) I observed a slight increase in my heart rate (10 bpm) during 4th and 5th kms. I have a little muscle fatigue feeling just after the walks, but no other ill effects. Are there any down sides to this practice. Walks are 52-53 minutes duration ( aside from getting Popey’s forearms? LOL)

 

[Llama]

5 lbs on each side shouldn't be a problem as long as your arms/shoulders don't cramp up. Too much extra weight can be unpleasant for knees and hips.

 

[mddolson]

Thank you for the reply. I’m not experiencing any cramping. My wife often walks with 2lb wts in her hands & since I’m 205 lbs to her 120, I figured I could manage the 5’s ok.

 

[mddolson]

We’re still in heat warning in our area (southern Ontario). The temp this morning was 23C at 7:00 am with humidex at 30C. We walked 6k but no speed records. Got home soaked. Bella went straight to the ac vent after some cool water.

 

[Llama]

Bella knows what´s up... 6 km is a decent distance, speed records or no!

 

[mddolson]

Much better conditions today, 20C and humidity down to 60%. Bella and I had a comfortable 7 km walk this morning.

 

[overlandflyer]

i walk about 2½ miles every day.
i think i'll switch to metric... i LIKE the sound of 4km a lot better ...

 

[Cate]

7km is a good walk. Bella must love having you back in action

 

[mddolson]

Another pleasant walk this morning temperature 18C and 50% humidity.

 

[agomez]

Good ideia share your rutes. I think that is an important proportion of that activity.

 

[Llama]

I keep being surprised at how flat your walking area is.

 

[mddolson]

There are no hills in our area. It follows a small River, through a farming area.

 

[Llama]

Sounds lovely.

 

[mddolson]

It’s been several years since I walked 10 km, due to the osteoarthritis in my hip. The THR fixed that last year, & I’ve slowly building up my endurance. Today’s walk was to go the distance to 10k. Weather cooperated, 16C with slight overcast so I decided ( at about 6km) to go for it.

 

[Llama]

Awesome! You´re really doing your surgeon proud.

 

[Cate]

I can't imagine walking 10 km with the arthritis in my left knee & hip. I might talk about it a bit more next time I see the ortho. You are doing so well, Mike