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I have to post date this because I was having problems getting the link to my cell phone. I am a tech junkie so everything has to work or I basically become obsessed with it until it does work.
Any how Saturday was my first day back in the gym in about 4-5 months. Needless to say I had quite a reality check. Not that I was at a serious loss of strength but I am severely out of shape from a cardio perspective. I am not one to lolly gag around in the gym and my rest between sets is pretty minimal. Well that shit almost killed me yesterday!!!
I had to take massive breaks halfway thru the workout because I felt like I was going to PASS OUT!!! My heart was beating like a mouse on a wheel. But I did get all the way thru the workout. :-)
I have decided to split my workout days between Tues, Thurs and Sat with weight training and Mon, Wed, and Friday for cardio. I cant' work quads so I will go with beefing up my hamstrings (since they were lagging anyhow) and calves. I will work arms 2 times a week so I can get those babys growing.
Saturday - Chest & Back (supplemented by arms)
Tuesday - Hamstrings, Claves & Abs
Thursday - Bi's, Tri's and shoulders (light shoulder work since thats an injured area)
Overall I have alot of work to do. I was told that I was looking rather smallish...........well what in the hell do you expect with 5 months out of the gym? Truth be told I still have a better physique with 5 months out then probably 85% of America, lol.
Anyway stay tuned. I will post some of my sets and reps after the first week.
I've got one (not bodybuilding) right off. Check online for Rocky Bleier. He's a former Steeler and was injured in Vietnam. They told him he'd never walk again, much less play pro football.
He proved them wrong and took Pittsburgh to the Super Bowl!
Kevin Levron had his pec tear.
Toney Freeman as well. Freeman took a substantial amount of time off, but look at him now. He probably should have been as high as number 3 at this year's Olympia.
Don't allow an injury to sideline you mentally. Rehab and recover as necessary, but don't beat yourself with doubt.