Your post bariatric surgery workouts shouldn’t just focus on losing weight. It’s important to also make building muscle a priority. However, some elderly weight loss surgery patients may struggle with certain exercises. To help with this, we’ve compiled a list of simple exercises you can do at home to get you on track to having a strong, healthy body.
Read More6 Exercises for Osteoporosis and Weight Loss in Elderly Bariatric Patients
Posted by Jason Radecke on Fri, Dec 14, 2018
Many elderly bariatric patients suffer from osteoporosis and bone loss, and wonder how this will affect their weight loss journey. While it’s important to focus on building muscle after weight loss surgery, it’s especially important to do this in a way that doesn’t hurt your bones. Weight-bearing exercises are the most efficient way to build bone mass, but it can be hard for seniors to work with free weights and machines at the gym. We’ve compiled a list of simple exercises for osteoporosis you can do to build bone mass and muscle.
Read MoreAs an elderly bariatric patient, with all the new changes you’ve been making, it can be hard to reach the same level of flexibility you had when you were younger. Focusing on flexibility is crucial as it helps with mobility and helps prevent injuries while doing other exercises. While we all know exercising is beneficial for our health, it can be dangerous if your body isn’t properly warmed up before more strenuous activities. We’ve compiled a list of great stretching exercises for elderly bariatric patients that will help you feel more limber and relaxed.
Read More8 Best Exercises After Weight Loss Surgery for Better Results
Posted by Patrick Domkowski on Sat, May 23, 2015
Your body is adjusting to changes after weight loss surgery. That’s why it’s important to develop a healthy exercise routine, along with a proper diet that doesn’t cause more harm than good to your body. Making sure you’re not pushing your body too hard too soon after surgery is essential to your overall well-being. We’ve compiled a list of the best exercises after weight loss surgery to keep you active in a safe way.
Read MoreTop 5 Best Ways to Build Muscle After Weight Loss Surgery
Posted by Jason Radecke on Fri, May 15, 2015
If you’ve just undergone weight loss surgery, you may be starting to think about how you’re going to start building muscle. We’re here to help! In this blog, we’ve outlined the top 5 best ways to build muscle after weight loss surgery.
Read MoreCreate a Bariatric Diet & Exercise Plan that Works for You
Posted by Patrick Domkowski on Thu, Nov 27, 2014
One of the toughest parts about the bariatric lifestyle is sticking to your post-op diet and exercise plan. The surgery will help you lose weight, but your eating and exercise habits will ensure that the weight stays off. After you progress to eating solid foods, your diet has to drastically alter to foods and drinks with low-sugar and low-fat. When you’re recovered from your surgery, you’ll have to begin exercising regularly in order to lose your maximum amount of weight and maintain that progress. These are the two key elements that will get you your life back. By creating a bariatric diet and exercise plan that work for your schedule, your body, and your life, you’ll be able to get back to being a healthier and overall happier you. Here are some tips that’ll help you make a diet and exercise regimen that you’ll want to stick to.
Read MoreIt’s extremely common for people to experience weight gain during the winter months. Not only are we recovering from the holidays when we may have overindulged, but we’re also staying indoors more, being more lethargic and eating comfort foods. It’s much more easier to prevent weight gain than working at losing it after you’ve put it on so follow these simple winter weight loss guidelines to beat winter weight gain!
3 Ways to Jumpstart Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Posted by Jason Radecke on Tue, Jan 14, 2014
After weight loss surgery, you may experience substantial, initial weight loss. But overtime, as your body adjusts to its new anatomy, the weight will begin to fall off less easily. You may also find that the diet and exercise goals you’ve set for yourself have stopped working as effectively. If your weight loss is slowing down, it might be time to adjust your post-bariatric surgery lifestyle rules. Make a pledge to follow these healthy lifestyle guidelines, and you’ll see the pounds start to melt off again.
Best Exercises to Lose Weight After Weight Loss Surgery
Posted by Patrick Domkowski on Thu, Nov 21, 2013
Weight loss surgery is a drastic and successful start to your lifestyle change. The keyword is start. Weight loss surgery is not the finish line in your weight loss goals. Living a healthy lifestyle after surgery is vital to continuing your weight loss. Weight loss surgery is a big change, however, your weight loss goals should not end there. A healthy lifestyle and physical activity will help you reach your greatest weight loss potential.
After bariatric surgery you’re preparing for a new chapter in your life. A chapter that includes healthy eating choices and regular exercise, resulting in a new and improved you! There are a variety of different exercises that you can do while you’re recovering from bariatric surgery. As you progress, you will be able to add more challenging exercises to your workout routine.