Guest guest Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Does anyone know where my Dad can get a Bullworker in the UK (X5 is the latest isn't it), I have an X5 that I got from Argos but they don't do them any more. I got mine for about £25 but they all seem to be around the £60 mark now. He did get a cheap one (not a bullworker though) from Wallmart but ended up breaking it, LOL Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 EBAY usually has several Bullworkers from sellers in the UK at very good prices. Try them. Good luck. BW is a great little device. --- In bullworkerclub , " Trevor White " <trevrobwhite@y...> wrote: > Does anyone know where my Dad can get a Bullworker in the UK (X5 is > the latest isn't it), I have an X5 that I got from Argos but they > don't do them any more. > > I got mine for about £25 but they all seem to be around the £60 mark > now. He did get a cheap one (not a bullworker though) from Wallmart > but ended up breaking it, LOL > > Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I took a time equal to the exercise when I first began. Ten seconds exercise = about ten seconds rest. In regards the exercises, though, I'd certainly talk to my doctor before trying to start an exercise regimen of any kind. He specified no weightlifting or walking. Bullworker isn't weightlifting per se, but the principal is similar, and Bullworker even with the rest period I mentioned above will get your heart working. Considering your medical problems and the fact that your doctor doesn't even want you walking, I'd recommend against trying the BW at this time without the doctor's approval. Bring the BW with you and explain to him how it works, or show him, just in case he isn't familiar with it. Lots of people aren't. Then, listen to him and obey. The Bullworker is a wonderful device, but not worth exacerbating your problems - or worse. Chuck --- metalpanal wrote: > Hi,this is my first her.I first used the bullworker > 27 years ago.I > only used it for about a month. > Ive been training HIT style for several years. > I have not been able to train since last april.I > found out I have > crohn's disease,celiac diesease,and have been in the > hospital twice > with cronic pancreatitus. > My doctor said no weightlifting and walking for > exercise. > I have borrowed a bullwork from my brother.Ive used > it twice now.My > plan is,if my health hold up to use it for a > while.Ive done the > beginers workout that come with the bullworker,and > one that ive found > online. > If I am able to go back to HIT training,I am going > to incorperate the > bullworker into my workouts. > Today I moved from one exercise to the other without > any rest > inbetween moves.My heart was pumping hard.That could > be a go thing or > a bad thing.I have a question,how much rest do you > take inbetween > exercises? > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 > > Ive been training HIT style for several years. > I have not been able to train since last april. > I found out I have crohn's disease,celiac > diesease,and have been in the hospital twice > with cronic pancreatitus. > My doctor said no weightlifting and walking for > exercise. Did your doctor give any explanation why you should be avoiding exercise? even walking??? (or do you mean that your only exercise would be walking?) I just did some quick reading on Crohn's http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/ and celiac disease http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm and I do not see anything that would disallow exercise. I really want to know why exercise should be forbidden. Crohn's and celiac disease have immune system factors in play. Could it be possible that you were overtraining in your HIT -- too much work, but not enough nutrients? Such stress can destroy one's immune response. See if taking yogurt (or similar lactobacilli products) or brewer's yeast daily would help your condition. They tend to balance the immune response. Exercise, by raising body temperature, also has its role in balancing our immune system. So as soon as you can, you should be getting back into exercising without overtraining. In the meantime, please find out, and share with us, the reason(s) why your doctor would forbid exercise because of your condition. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 > > > > Ive been training HIT style for several years. > > I have not been able to train since last april. > > I found out I have crohn's disease,celiac > > diesease,and have been in the hospital twice > > with cronic pancreatitus. > > My doctor said no weightlifting and walking for > > exercise. > > Did your doctor give any explanation why you should be > avoiding exercise? even walking??? (or do you mean that > your only exercise would be walking?) > > I just did some quick reading on Crohn's > > http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/ > > and celiac disease > > http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm > > and I do not see anything that would disallow > exercise. > > I really want to know why exercise should be forbidden. > > Crohn's and celiac disease have immune system factors > in play. Could it be possible that you were overtraining > in your HIT -- too much work, but not enough nutrients? > Such stress can destroy one's immune response. > > See if taking yogurt (or similar lactobacilli products) > or brewer's yeast daily would help your condition. They > tend to balance the immune response. > > Exercise, by raising body temperature, also has its role > in balancing our immune system. So as soon as you can, > you should be getting back into exercising without > overtraining. > > In the meantime, please find out, and share with us, the > reason(s) why your doctor would forbid exercise because > of your condition. > > Gerry > Gerry,I have not done any HIT since last April.Im not overtrained.The reason my doctor said no exercise is partly due to my heart rate is elevated.Also sometimes when I exert myself such as physical labor type work I break out in a cold sweat,I become nausiated and vomit.I thought I would try the bullworker as a start to try and get in shape. I realize I should have got the ok from my doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 A friend of mine, a woman, was diagnosed with Chron's disease years ago, in the 80s, I believe, and she is not limited to any activities. She's still going strong today. I, too, am interested in why your doctor would tell you not to exercise, even walking, unless you meant he said no weight training and you can walk for exercise. As stated earlier, take the Bullworker to him and explain and demonstrate how it works, andsee if he doesn't ok it for you. Richknuj_gse wrote: >> Ive been training HIT style for several years.> I have not been able to train since last april.> I found out I have crohn's disease,celiac> diesease,and have been in the hospital twice > with cronic pancreatitus.> My doctor said no weightlifting and walking for> exercise.Did your doctor give any explanation why you should beavoiding exercise? even walking??? (or do you mean thatyour only exercise would be walking?)I just did some quick reading on Crohn'shttp://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/and celiac diseasehttp://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htmand I do not see anything that would disallow exercise.I really want to know why exercise should be forbidden.Crohn's and celiac disease have immune system factorsin play. Could it be possible that you were overtrainingin your HIT -- too much work, but not enough nutrients?Such stress can destroy one's immune response.See if taking yogurt (or similar lactobacilli products)or brewer's yeast daily would help your condition. Theytend to balance the immune response.Exercise, by raising body temperature, also has its rolein balancing our immune system. So as soon as you can,you should be getting back into exercising withoutovertraining.In the meantime, please find out, and share with us, thereason(s) why your doctor would forbid exercise becauseof your condition.Gerry It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I think many doctor's still don't understand exercise, or are looking at the $$$ to be made from those who don't exercise. I'm of the opinion that those who get exercise, either through their job or via a regular exercise program are healthier overall than those who don't, both physically and mentally. Still, it isn't for me to try and second guess a doctor's suggestions. Chuck --- richard pancoast wrote: > A friend of mine, a woman, was diagnosed with > Chron's disease years ago, in the 80s, I believe, > and she is not limited to any activities. She's > still going strong today. > I, too, am interested in why your doctor would > tell you not to exercise, even walking, unless you > meant he said no weight training and you can walk > for exercise. > As stated earlier, take the Bullworker to him and > explain and demonstrate how it works, andsee if he > doesn't ok it for you. > Rich > > knuj_gse wrote: > > > > > Ive been training HIT style for several years. > > I have not been able to train since last april. > > I found out I have crohn's disease,celiac > > diesease,and have been in the hospital twice > > with cronic pancreatitus. > > My doctor said no weightlifting and walking for > > exercise. > > Did your doctor give any explanation why you should > be > avoiding exercise? even walking??? (or do you mean > that > your only exercise would be walking?) > > I just did some quick reading on Crohn's > > http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/ > > and celiac disease > > http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm > > and I do not see anything that would disallow > exercise. > > I really want to know why exercise should be > forbidden. > > Crohn's and celiac disease have immune system > factors > in play. Could it be possible that you were > overtraining > in your HIT -- too much work, but not enough > nutrients? > Such stress can destroy one's immune response. > > See if taking yogurt (or similar lactobacilli > products) > or brewer's yeast daily would help your condition. > They > tend to balance the immune response. > > Exercise, by raising body temperature, also has its > role > in balancing our immune system. So as soon as you > can, > you should be getting back into exercising without > overtraining. > > In the meantime, please find out, and share with us, > the > reason(s) why your doctor would forbid exercise > because > of your condition. > > Gerry > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > It's here! Your new message! > Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 > > I'm of the opinion that those who get > exercise, either through their job or via a regular > exercise program are healthier overall than those who > don't, both physically and mentally. And they live longer, too. As you note, it's not just exercise, but overall, and daily(!), physical activity. People who are physically active live longer lives as the following studies show, using MET scores. http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/273/15/1179 http://www.iliffbasictraining.com/pdf/METs_and_Me.pdf http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/14/1/275 http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/cgi/reprint/14/1/275.pdf http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/Exercise.htm http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/273/15/1179 In short (but not all that accurate), the studies show that if we maintain a lifestyle wherein our daily physical activity is at least 6 times that of sitting down, we are assured of a longer life, as well as relative freedom from most diseases. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 > > > > > > Ive been training HIT style for several years. > > > I have not been able to train since last april. > > > I found out I have crohn's disease,celiac > > > diesease,and have been in the hospital twice > > > with cronic pancreatitus. > > > My doctor said no weightlifting and walking for > > > exercise. > > > > Did your doctor give any explanation why you should > > be > > avoiding exercise? even walking??? (or do you mean > > that > > your only exercise would be walking?) > > > > I just did some quick reading on Crohn's > > > > > http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/ > > > > and celiac disease > > > > > http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm > > > > and I do not see anything that would disallow > > exercise. > > > > I really want to know why exercise should be > > forbidden. > > > > Crohn's and celiac disease have immune system > > factors > > in play. Could it be possible that you were > > overtraining > > in your HIT -- too much work, but not enough > > nutrients? > > Such stress can destroy one's immune response. > > > > See if taking yogurt (or similar lactobacilli > > products) > > or brewer's yeast daily would help your condition. > > They > > tend to balance the immune response. > > > > Exercise, by raising body temperature, also has its > > role > > in balancing our immune system. So as soon as you > > can, > > you should be getting back into exercising without > > overtraining. > > > > In the meantime, please find out, and share with us, > > the > > reason(s) why your doctor would forbid exercise > > because > > of your condition. > > > > Gerry > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > It's here! Your new message! > > Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. > > __________________________________________________________ > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. > http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. > Thanks for all the replys.My Doctor does understand about exercise and works out himself.I Also visit a chiropractor,he used to play pro football and uses HIT training.Ive seen several doctors and I trust what im being told.Crohn's disease varys in people who have it.My father had to have is whole colon removed.I get pain at times,also vomit and have to go to the emergency room for fluids and pain meds. Im not suposed to exercise for now.I tried the bullworker just to try and stop the muscle ive been loseing due to being inactive.I know that I should not have done anything.I will ask him soon if its ok.Im came here to find out how everyone uses there bullworker and what kind of results they got.Ive only worked out twice and only did the 7- 10 second holds on 7 different exercises.Im also takeing prednesone,that could have many side effects.Such as my elevated heart rate.Its not fun shitting blood.Its just that Ive not been able to do much since ive been sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 > > EVEN WITH THE SURGERIES AND CONSTANT ARTHRITIS > I HAVE FOUND I CAN USE THE 28 WITHOUT INFLAMMATION. > IT SEEMS THAT THE LONGER TUBE STRESSES THE JOINTS > WHERE THE SHORTER STEEL BOW 28 DOES NOT. Either you have a consistent typographical error or you're confused about the names. The 28 is the longer tube. The 20-inch is the shorter one. I don't blame you. The names are confusing. I think the " Steel Bow " refers to the 20-inch and the longer Steel Bow is referred to as the 28-inch. That's why I prefer calling the models the short or the long. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I think he is referring to using the 28 as opposed to the BWX5 which is somewhere in the 35 inch range. At least that is what I got from it, so the 28 would be easier than the full size BW. > > > > EVEN WITH THE SURGERIES AND CONSTANT ARTHRITIS > > I HAVE FOUND I CAN USE THE 28 WITHOUT INFLAMMATION. > > IT SEEMS THAT THE LONGER TUBE STRESSES THE JOINTS > > WHERE THE SHORTER STEEL BOW 28 DOES NOT. > > Either you have a consistent typographical error or > you're confused about the names. > > The 28 is the longer tube. The 20-inch is the shorter > one. > > I don't blame you. The names are confusing. I think > the " Steel Bow " refers to the 20-inch and the longer > Steel Bow is referred to as the 28-inch. That's why > I prefer calling the models the short or the long. > > Gerry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Just so we are clear on this issue of the BW and its relationship to osteoarthritis, I know of no research at all that would suggest that the BW or isometrics in general are CAUSATIVE in the development of osteoarthritis. If one already has an injury to the shoulder, any exercise MAY be contraindicated, depending on the issue in the shoulder. Given that you had 9 surgeries, you likely had many issues in the structure of the joint that needed attention. > > > > > > > > Ive been training HIT style for several years. > > > > I have not been able to train since last april. > > > > I found out I have crohn's disease,celiac > > > > diesease,and have been in the hospital twice > > > > with cronic pancreatitus. > > > > My doctor said no weightlifting and walking for > > > > exercise. > > > > > > Did your doctor give any explanation why you should > > > be > > > avoiding exercise? even walking??? (or do you mean > > > that > > > your only exercise would be walking?) > > > > > > I just did some quick reading on Crohn's > > > > > > > > http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/ > > > > > > and celiac disease > > > > > > > > http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm > > > > > > and I do not see anything that would disallow > > > exercise. > > > > > > I really want to know why exercise should be > > > forbidden. > > > > > > Crohn's and celiac disease have immune system > > > factors > > > in play. Could it be possible that you were > > > overtraining > > > in your HIT -- too much work, but not enough > > > nutrients? > > > Such stress can destroy one's immune response. > > > > > > See if taking yogurt (or similar lactobacilli > > > products) > > > or brewer's yeast daily would help your condition. > > > They > > > tend to balance the immune response. > > > > > > Exercise, by raising body temperature, also has its > > > role > > > in balancing our immune system. So as soon as you > > > can, > > > you should be getting back into exercising without > > > overtraining. > > > > > > In the meantime, please find out, and share with us, > > > the > > > reason(s) why your doctor would forbid exercise > > > because > > > of your condition. > > > > > > Gerry > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > It's here! Your new message! > > > Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > > Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find > flight and hotel bargains. > > http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. > > > > Thanks for all the replys.My Doctor does understand about exercise > and works out himself.I Also visit a chiropractor,he used to play pro > football and uses HIT training.Ive seen several doctors and I trust > what im being told.Crohn's disease varys in people who have it.My > father had to have is whole colon removed.I get pain at times,also > vomit and have to go to the emergency room for fluids and pain meds. > Im not suposed to exercise for now.I tried the bullworker just to try > and stop the muscle ive been loseing due to being inactive.I know > that I should not have done anything.I will ask him soon if its ok.Im > came here to find out how everyone uses there bullworker and what > kind of results they got.Ive only worked out twice and only did the 7- > 10 second holds on 7 different exercises.Im also takeing > prednesone,that could have many side effects.Such as my elevated > heart rate.Its not fun shitting blood.Its just that Ive not been able > to do much since ive been sick. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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