The Elliptical Trainer Is An Excellent (Stent-Friendly) Warmup Tool

 

Hi folks,

It is important to warm up before weight training at the gym. I used to use the rowing machine, but this is clearly contraindicated for people with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. So I migrated to the elliptical trainer for weight room warm-ups. It is surprising how effective this equipment can be, but you have to explore the relationship between the machine and your body. In order to do this, turn off the television, then explore to find how to best work out your chest, back, and legs, which is all about your position on the trainer.

Once you’ve warmed up generally, do a few core exercises and you will be ready to lift.

That’s it!

-k @FitOldDog

 Important Note: These posts do not provide medical advice. You should always consult your physician before undertaking or significantly modifying an exercise program.

Copyright © 2010 Kevin T. Morgan aka FitOldDog, Old Dogs in Training, LLC.

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About Me: Senior Scientist Ironman Triathlete & Blogger. Carrboro, NC. Mantra: safe exercise for better health through improved mind and body awareness. Business USP: use the experience of an actively competing scientist Ironman triathlete with an abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft to develop a safe approach to exercise for better health through improved mind-body awareness, if you have diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, other health challenge, or you are simply dealing with the effects of aging. Marital Status: Partnered Ethnicity: Caucasian
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2 Responses to The Elliptical Trainer Is An Excellent (Stent-Friendly) Warmup Tool

  1. Marian says:

    That damn television.

  2. Kevin Morgan says:

    Made me laugh, but yes, ‘that damn television.’ -k

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