A WORKOUT MODEL BY THE BEST BARIATRIC SURGERY CLINIC IN PUNE FOR THOSE UNDERGOING BARIATRIC SURGERIES
Willingness and commitment to adapt to a healthy lifestyle is a pre-requisite if you are considering a weight loss surgery. Undoubtedly, the surgery would get you rid of about 30-35% of your excess body fat, but these results would be sustained only through a consistent diet and workout routine. Digressing back to unhealthy and junk food, or skipping regular workouts would bring you back to square one!
Here are a few basic exercise tips work for each and every individual to stay fit and be free of obesity.
Elevate your physical activity during the day. Perform routine chores like cleaning and dusting the house, walk while talking, take the stairs etc. This keeps your body in motion and avoids lethargy and tendency to skip workout routines.
Start slow. Do not choose workouts that are too stressful for your body on the very first day. Gradually make progress with the duration & intensity of workouts keeping abreast with the capability & comfort of your body.
Consistency is the key. Keep your focus on consistently hitting small targets rather than directly aiming for the bull\’s eye.
Do not force workouts on your body to a level of joint pains and ligament strains. These are signs of unhealthy stress and strain on muscles. Possibly, pull down the intensity of the routine a notch lower.
If you are morbidly obese, prefer skipping exercises that might stress your joints. Jumping and jogging are a big no!
Stretches and meditation are vitally important and cannot be overlooked.
Monotony of routines will gradually kill progress and interest. Keep trying new workouts from cardio to lifting weights or aerobics.
These tips would prove beneficial for the accomplishment of a successful workout routine. However, when undergoing bariatric surgery, one must be more specific and particular about the workout & exercises being carried out.
Workouts in the Pre-Operative Stage:
The primary objective of carrying out workouts in the pre-operative stage is to shed as much extra weight as possible. Excess fat would make the surgery more challenging and can increase complications thereafter. Thus, getting rid of it as much as possible is the key. Focus on cardio exercises to improve your heart health. This would not only make the surgery smooth & easier but also reduce the risk of complications in the post-operative stage.
Workouts in Post-Operative Stage
Recommencing workouts after the surgery could be a little difficult but is essentially important. However, it is essentially important to consult your surgeon or bariatric specialists in case you have any physical complications post the surgery. Take up any exercise or workouts only after proper consultation and approval from the doctor. Other than that, here are few basic counsels for commencing and continuing workouts after surgery. For the first 3-4 weeks after the surgery, focus on stretching & flexibility exercises, meditation, and getting back into your normal routine of chores. Up to at least the first 6 weeks after surgery, do not lift heavy weights, and avoid doing abdominal workouts. Since your calorific intake is reduced after the surgery, you may face some fatigue in the initial stage. For this reason, do not opt into intense workouts. Start slow with light workouts and then gradually increase the intensity or duration of it, in a way your body can bear with. Keep consulting your doctor to monitor your progress and to make sure no complications arise.
Begin slow, hustle continuously and make the most of your wonderful workout.