Today I had the pleasure of starting with a client who has had two microdiscectomies, and one full laminectomy at L4 and L5 all occurring from an old college soccer injury. With plenty of research and preparation I was able to come up with a workout routine catered just for her. Her goals are to lose weight which will put a lot less pressure on her lower back, gain more muscle and tone, and increase her cardiovascular capacity.
I focused on her legs as the biggest muscles in the body to help her burn fat, even while at rest. These exercises included leg press, step-ups, lunge pulses just to name a few. It was important that I made sure she kept a neutral spine position and had very good form at all times. I also focused a lot on strengthening her core by doing exercises that allowed her to isometrically contract her abdominal while keeping her back in a neutral position such as LUMBAR EXERCISES. Lastly, I provided her with a great cardio regimen that included non weight bearing exercises such as walking, using the recumbent bike, and swimming.
I will continue to track her progress and I am excited about where her level of fitness will be in the coming weeks.
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