any of y'all into working out?

[hockey.modern]

Originally Posted by d00little

eli5?

Enjoy.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...151501&page=42

[t0rrent98]

Anybody here sign up fro the new Gold's Gym?

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by taco.vidal

SM,
A few ideas.

Depending on your injury or issue, a physio should give you things that you can do at home on your. For example, strengthening exercises, stretches, rolling or other release methods, etc. This should reduce the frequency with which you need to visit the physio. Your case might require more frequent visits for manual work by the physio, but often times a physio will tell you to come come because they can bill you. A good physio should give you tools that you can use to help yourself at home. You can try asking your current physio or find another physio. All physios arent the same, some are better than others.

Your Blue Cross benefits should also have coverage for chiro, massage and even osteopath. Find a chiro that practices ART. They will do a lot of manual work similar to a physio rather than that of a typical back cracker. This should give you a few more visits in addition to your physio benefits. If where you are seeing the physio also has chiros, you likely shouldnt be charged for an assessment. You could also ask the chiro for things you can do at home.
Massage could help depending on your specific case. Ask your physio for guidance. If its a small area that needs manual work, you could do 30 or 45 min session to maximize the number of times you see the massage therapist.
You might also consider seeing an osteopath. It is kinda wacky, but some people have found it works for them. Some osteopaths are hands on and do manual work.

If the physio is using TENS as a modality, you might want to consider buying a unit yourself. Theyre quite cheap now.

EDITED to add: If you have fitness benefits or something similar that you havent used, get your physio to refer you to a trainer that works with rehab patients. Recovery really should be a team effort.

All this is spot on, and I would say try it all. If it works for you, keep doing it. As LGA said, getting on an electric stim machine that actually contracts the muscle strongly is probably the best thing to help with building bulk and stimulating the peripheral nervous system.

I wanted to add one more thing though. I'm currently working towards my Diplomate of Chiropractic Neurology, and they focus a lot on neurological recovery post injury/surgery. It's called Functional Neurology. If you remember Sidney Crosby's difficulties with post-concussion syndrome, this method was the only thing that ended up working for him and getting him back on the ice. It focuses on the central nervous system, which includes the spinal cord. It's entirely possible that they could be of the biggest benefit to your recovery, so it's worth looking into.

Not sure where you live but I did a quick search in Southern Alberta. I went to school with Dr. James Haxton, and while I wasn't extremely close with him, he always struck me as very sharp and wise. He's a DACNB (the diplomate I'm working towards), which requires a minimum of 20 post-graduate seminars and an extensive examination. It's one of the most difficult degrees in the chiropractic world to acquire.

Meet with him, see what he says after he examines you. It might be that he can't do anything for you, but it's just as likely that he can turn your recovery around very quickly.

Good luck, and PM me if you have any further questions.

http://www.calgaryspineandsport.com/page/doctor.html

[nik-]

How do people who jog deal with thigh chafing? I get it cuz fat and I'm wondering if compression shorts will do the trick. I find the built-in pseudo underwear in shorts don't do the trick.

[AcGold]

Originally Posted by nik-

How do people who jog deal with thigh chafing? I get it cuz fat and I'm wondering if compression shorts will do the trick. I find the built-in pseudo underwear in shorts don't do the trick.

Reebok makes good athletic underwear. Anything similar with very few seams, long leg to protect the thigh and nonfriction material is best (essentially silky athletic boxer briefs).

No matter how much you weigh it's an issue because it's a very mobile activity and friction is inevitable. Many people get bleeding nipples on long distance runs if they have the wrong shirt.

[corporatejay]

Compression shorts or athletic underwear and body glide.

Cotton is the worst.

[blankall]

I get major thigh rub these days...Ever since I learned to squat/deadlift properly my legs keep growing and it's causing some serious issues. /humblebrag

But year, a proper athletic boxer should do the trick. You need something that is made of breathable material to avoid moisture building up and won't ride up. You might have to experiment with a few different options to find the right thing.

I actually really like Reebok stuff too. On their website they have a lot of good gear in the clearance section. They often have stackable coupon codes too. Wouldn't pay full price for their stuff though.

[Kybosh]

So, I was able to do strict gymnastic ring muscle ups recently. /humblebrag

Then I either slightly tore my bicep or seriously inflamed everything. /notsohumblebrag

[The Big Chill]

I imagine this has been answered in this thread, but I don't wan't to dig all the way through it: Where can I find a decently priced dumbbell set? I'm looking for something in the $2-400 range hopefully, starting with some low weights (rehabbing a rotator cuff injury) ranging to ~25lbs.

I've stopped at a couple of fitness places that sell dumbbells, but they can only be bought individually, and they didn't have a rack to put them on.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

I imagine this has been answered in this thread, but I don't wan't to dig all the way through it: Where can I find a decently priced dumbbell set? I'm looking for something in the $2-400 range hopefully, starting with some low weights (rehabbing a rotator cuff injury) ranging to ~25lbs.

I've stopped at a couple of fitness places that sell dumbbells, but they can only be bought individually, and they didn't have a rack to put them on.

You should look into some Bowflex Selecttech dumbells.

The ones I have range from 5-52 pounds. They are pretty pricey new, but you can find them pretty cheap used I'd imagine. I see some on Ebay for roughly $215 CAD

[Slava]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

I imagine this has been answered in this thread, but I don't wan't to dig all the way through it: Where can I find a decently priced dumbbell set? I'm looking for something in the $2-400 range hopefully, starting with some low weights (rehabbing a rotator cuff injury) ranging to ~25lbs.

I've stopped at a couple of fitness places that sell dumbbells, but they can only be bought individually, and they didn't have a rack to put them on.

I don't know if its been answered, but I have a set of adjustable dumbbells and I would recommend that route. I didn't want a huge rack of dumbbells, but I did want to have a variety of weights. Mine are Ironman, but I would look on kijiji and probably other brands are good also.

[Fuzz]

The CAP dumbbell rack on Amazon is a decent price. I think it was about $80. I ordered that, and just buy them as I need them from Fitness Depot. They often have sales. You aren't going to find a cheap set unless you get it used.

[The Big Chill]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

You should look into some Bowflex Selecttech dumbells.

The ones I have range from 5-52 pounds. They are pretty pricey new, but you can find them pretty cheap used I'd imagine. I see some on Ebay for roughly $215 CAD

You find that those ones transition quite easily? I was looking at another type of adjustable dumbbells and they seemed clunky to use and a bit difficult to change weights. These ones here:

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

You find that those ones transition quite easily? I was looking at another type of adjustable dumbbells and they seemed clunky to use and a bit difficult to change weights. These ones here:

I've never used the powerblocks but I know I guy who had them. I don't remember him complaining about them or anything. Seemed to work OK.

The Bowflex ones work great though. All you do is turn the dial at each end to change weight, it's really easy.

[Puddy27]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

You find that those ones transition quite easily? I was looking at another type of adjustable dumbbells and they seemed clunky to use and a bit difficult to change weights. These ones here:

I have a set of power blocks and have zero complaints. Haven't used the other ones with the dial but it certainly isn't difficult to switch weight. Huge space saver which is awesome. I'm sure both would be quite sufficient.

[corporatejay]

Powerblocks are good but I would get the bowflex ones myself. There are a couple of exercises that I can't do (or do awkwardly) because of the shape of the powerblocks (edit: I own powerblocks).

[JiriHrdina]

I have the powerblocks and certainly find them to be a useful way to get in a quick workout if I can't get to the gym. I bought a used pair for 50 bucks. Easy decision.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

I've been using powerblocks for years and would echo most people's sentiments on them, no complaints love them.

[Sainters7]

Seriously, how the heck do you figure out if you've put on, say, 5 lbs of muscle vs. just 5 lbs of fat? Every time I step on the scale at the gym and it says I've gained weight, I get all sad about it and pretty much won't eat dinner after as a penalty. But I'm starting to wonder if that's actually "good" weight I'm putting on. How do you know?

[Drak]

I acquired a detached retina this summer. My working out days are currently over.