Need help. Can't get it.

jupc · 2015-03-17T20:01:05+00:00

Don't work out. Train. Training is structured exercise based on the physiology of your own training advancement and a set of specific long-term and short term goals.

A short term goal might be "increase my deadlift set of 5 by 10lbs this week with good form." Achieving that goal gives you satisfaction by showing that you are making progress towards your goals, even if the time spent at the gym isn't enjoyable. When you achieve one short term goal, you immediately set another. Thus, progress. For lifting, the most satisfying progress for a novice trainee is achieved in a linear progression barbell training program.

Also, even if you are injured, there is a right starting weight for you, and a weight you can handle for increases. Consult someone who knows what they are doing for more advice in this area, and learn correct form.

Think of discipline rather than motivation.

What is your current training plan?

Fentrix · 2015-03-17T20:12:30+00:00

You should have gone to physical therapy from the army. You might still get it from the VA (of course ask my military friends only talk about how screwed they get so who knows)

full_package · 2015-03-17T21:26:16+00:00

Sign up for classes in gym. Doing it along with others when your instructor is yelling at you is a lot more motivating.

Don't limit yourself to plain weight lifting. Sign up for martial arts or rock climbing. Both are athletic as fuck.

If your mobility is not heavily affected (although there are double above-knee amputees doing it) look into obstacle races (Spartan, Tough Mudder, etc). They are fun, social and force you to prepare if you want to be good at them.

All of those places have significant discounts for military.

Brave_Horatius · 2015-03-17T22:14:12+00:00

So don't work out. I hate the gym with a burning passion.

Was fat leaving hs so tried the gym. Went through a succession of joints, plans etc, and never really got anywhere with it, worse, managed to pick up a few injuries along the way. Quit and spent a few years slobbing out.

Broke up with my long term girlfriend last year and decided to give it (the gym) one more chance. Got lucky and was assigned as my personal trainer this zenlike champ who after a month told me to quit and brought me kayaking with his club instead. Not Olympic material yet but my god doing something you enjoy sure helps the weight fall off.

machimus · 2015-03-18T00:15:43+00:00

This may or may not help, but look into "active release technique". It deals with moving fascia and nerves around and unbinding knots and adhesions. I've heard of good results from people with chronic pain due to injuries. There are also alignment exercises and stretches you can do to readjust your lower back, and a lot of times it's due to tightness in your hip muscles too. Just food for thought, I'm not an expert.

teeay · 2015-03-18T00:18:26+00:00

Working out isn't a journey, it's a succession of destinations. It's not a thing you do, it how you get "there" - you have to define where "there" is, and you have to want that or you're wasting your time.

Set goals, hit them, set new ones. Rinse. Repeat.

AZTRP · 2015-03-18T00:29:00+00:00

Retired Infantry here. Similar situation.

I packed on pounds and then dropped them super fast without working out. Just diet change. Some might call it trendy but it works: Keto diet or Paleo diet. I dropped 30 lbs in about two months with just a change in food.

As far as activity, what if you were to find a martial art dojo with a masterful sensei that knows how to work around your limitations. Set up earning belts as a challenge.

Bonus: you might meet some badass chicks in the process.

FeanorsGhost · 2015-03-17T21:41:16+00:00

Depending on how bad your leg and back injuries are, you might want to look into water exercise programs. Water resists movement which makes for great cardio, but the buoyancy factor means that your joints and back feel far less strain.

Senior citizens often go for water exercise programs for that exact reason...not to make you feel too old, but your local senior center could probably hook you up.

Title	Need help. Can't get it.
Author	LaV-Man
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Date	March 17, 2015 7:43 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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