Re: Weight lifting question for Ed or Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Ed,

> I remember reading some of your comments in a previous post about weight

training and I'd like to get more information about the subject. When I am fully

healed I would like to start a strength training program. I'm not trying to

become a bodybuilder, I'd just like to add some muscle and strength.

>

> I'm interested in lifting weights about 2 days a week using heavy weights. I'm

6'3 " and I weigh 180 pounds. I'd like to put on 20 pounds over the long term.

>

> Is this a healthy goal and is weight lifting good for the body? Do you have

any books or websites that I can check out for more info? Also, I plan to

continue with the all meat and fat way of eating so I'm wondering do I need to

eat carbs for recovery after weight lifting?

>

> Thanks a lot for your time.

>

> Josh

>

@@ Hi Josh,

I advise when you are ready, begin with calisthenics ( body weight exercises)

i.e push-ups, dips, chin-ups, sit-ups ...etc. And stick with this for 1-2

months before starting weights; doing 3-4 days a week 20-30 minutes @ 60-90

second rest periods.

This will strengthen the joints and give you some muscular & cardio

conditioning. Thus, you'll have a good foundation to begin. Moreover, if you

are still with this after 1-2 months, then you can graduate to weights 2x /wk.

To discuss a weight routine, its probably advisable you message me off group,

as some past members . Since we maybe straying off topic.

Yes, I understand, you'd like to add some muscular definition to your frame i.e

a swimmer, gymnast. Actually 6'3 @ 200- 220LBS is considered a normal weight

for your height.

Exercise is known to raise Natural killer cells (NK cells) of the immune system.

Providing one does not overdo with marathon training, like see some jocks, I see

in the gym performing. Nonetheless, of course, weight lifting is healthy for

the body and yes I think your goals are acceptable.

If your body is adjusted to no carbs, then that is great and No you do not need

carbs for recovery after weights.

Matter of fact, Carbs after a workout have been known to cancel the natural

human growth hormone. This is also called hGH which is stimulated after exercise

to help muscles grow and recover, which all athletes are after and some,

especially older athletes even supplement it. Albeit, not wise.

Very Welcome,

Ed

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[Guest guest]

Thanks again Ed, for the info. That was really helpful. I still have over 2

years of healing to go, but I will keep this information and talk to you again

when I am ready to start an exercise program. I'm just getting excited and

thinking about some of the things I'll be able to do once I am healed.

Josh

> >

> > Hi Ed,

> > I remember reading some of your comments in a previous post about weight

training and I'd like to get more information about the subject. When I am fully

healed I would like to start a strength training program. I'm not trying to

become a bodybuilder, I'd just like to add some muscle and strength.

> >

> > I'm interested in lifting weights about 2 days a week using heavy weights.

I'm 6'3 " and I weigh 180 pounds. I'd like to put on 20 pounds over the long

term.

> >

> > Is this a healthy goal and is weight lifting good for the body? Do you have

any books or websites that I can check out for more info? Also, I plan to

continue with the all meat and fat way of eating so I'm wondering do I need to

eat carbs for recovery after weight lifting?

> >

> > Thanks a lot for your time.

> >

> > Josh

> >

>

> @@ Hi Josh,

>

> I advise when you are ready, begin with calisthenics ( body weight exercises)

i.e push-ups, dips, chin-ups, sit-ups ...etc. And stick with this for 1-2

months before starting weights; doing 3-4 days a week 20-30 minutes @ 60-90

second rest periods.

>

> This will strengthen the joints and give you some muscular & cardio

conditioning. Thus, you'll have a good foundation to begin. Moreover, if you

are still with this after 1-2 months, then you can graduate to weights 2x /wk.

>

> To discuss a weight routine, its probably advisable you message me off group,

as some past members . Since we maybe straying off topic.

>

> Yes, I understand, you'd like to add some muscular definition to your frame

i.e a swimmer, gymnast. Actually 6'3 @ 200- 220LBS is considered a normal

weight for your height.

>

> Exercise is known to raise Natural killer cells (NK cells) of the immune

system. Providing one does not overdo with marathon training, like see some

jocks, I see in the gym performing. Nonetheless, of course, weight lifting is

healthy for the body and yes I think your goals are acceptable.

>

> If your body is adjusted to no carbs, then that is great and No you do not

need carbs for recovery after weights.

>

> Matter of fact, Carbs after a workout have been known to cancel the natural

human growth hormone. This is also called hGH which is stimulated after exercise

to help muscles grow and recover, which all athletes are after and some,

especially older athletes even supplement it. Albeit, not wise.

>

> Very Welcome,

> Ed

> group moderator

>