Because of a lower back injury I'm not going to be able to workout for 2 weeks and actually be layed up in bed as much as possible.
So what can I do to:
A. Keep the fat off?
B. Keep from losing the muscle?
And as a side question, should I continue to take my whey protein shakes?
2007-08-27 03:53:21 · 8 answers · asked by jjp05c 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Some extra info: I've had a herniated disc for 3 months, went through the drug therapy and 3 weeks of physical therapy and a lot of the leg pain is gone but I still have considerable back pain. I worked out and kept active throughout the whole 3 months so now I've decided to try a rest approach to hopefully recover and heal fully.
2007-08-27 04:14:51 · update #1
It's only two weeks. You will not gain much fat, if any, unless you gorge yourself with fatty foods and/or more calories than you can burn off.
You will not lose muscle mass in two weeks either. Losing muscles mass requires a good length of time. Many people who have gained muscle mass throughout their workout routines can take a small leave of absence without losing the mass. You may feel less stamina and weaker when resuming your workouts, but the mass will be back very quick.
Stop worrying about it.
2007-08-27 04:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for nothing, but stay in bed for back pain? Are you post surgery? If not, get moving ASAP! I've "overcome" 4 bulging discs and a wide assortment of lumbo-pelvic-hip complex injuries and the last thing you want to do is be idle - your body will heal better if you are active and on your feet as much as possible: take walks, swim, train your core for function (e.g. abdominal brace), and be active! Take a look at our site for more info: www.balance2posture.com and specifically look at the core section of the corrective exercise program. Ignore the workout for now, but read the free information about back pain. Also, another great link is www.squidoo.com/low_back_pain
Hope you feel better!
FG
2007-08-27 04:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by fit guy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on the amount of pain you experience from your injury it's probably better that you don't do anything too strenuous. Walk if you can and drink lots of water. Since you won't be as active as normal I would lay off the protein shakes for now.
2007-08-27 04:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by quikdash6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isotonnic exercises while in bed. Press your hands together firmly and hold in a variety of positions. Flex your abs while breating. Push them out to breath in and push in to breat out. Hip tilt. Tilt your hips up to stretch the muscles in your lower back.
2007-08-27 04:05:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actuually might be good...your body needs recovery time
do non goal orientated exercise
1-walk the dog
2-walk yourself....could walk to work for thhe next two weeks depending on how far of fyou live
2007-08-27 03:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
weight coaching to goal the discipline's you desire to be a little bit higher... eg. shoulders and chest will deliver you a greater base in your loss of form... possibly additionally a few particularly well leg firming and bum constructing physical activities... lunges and so on.
2016-09-05 15:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow that really sucks.
you should actually check with your doctor, he knows more on whats best for you...
good luck!
2007-08-27 04:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should just eat healthly while resting. yes you should drink protien shakes.
2007-08-27 04:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋