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Prostate Cancer Strength Training

Posted by surftohealth88 @surftohealth88, May 12 11:52pm

Just wanted to share the link for exercise program that Mr. Surf found on YouTube and he likes it a lot.

I suggested that he starts going to gym in preparation for impending sRT and ADT but he is not "gym person" and he decided to find a program that he can do at home.

I hope that this link will be useful to some other members too 😊. This is link for a "week one", but there are actually 12 weeks in a full program.


His regular exercising involves hiking, playing tennis and speed walking on a treadmill every day, so hopefully it will all help him tolerate ADT well. (*knock the wood 🧿).

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Prostate Cancer Support Group.

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begreat99 | @begreat99 | May 16 6:20am
In reply to @heavyphil "Well, he’s already hot his cardio figured out, right? I did not do a program while..." + (show)
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Well, he’s already hot his cardio figured out, right?
I did not do a program while I was on Orgovyx. I speed walked with varying inclines on TM and did interval training on stationary cycle.
As for weights, one day I would do one set each of seated military press and bicep curls - that’s it. The next day, bicep curls and bench press - again, one set.
Since I did this every day, and alternated these 3 simple exercises, I maintained excellent tone throughout treatment.
Also, I used a weight which allowed me to do 30 or more reps - this will vary with each individual.
I know that some weight proponents try to actually build muscle - and some do!- but if your hubby is not a weight person to begin with, there’s no point in trying to become Mr Olympia during this exhausting time. JMHO,
Phil

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For me the gym has become a metaphor for the challenge we all face. I try to hit the gym every day, sometimes just for 30 minutes, even just 3 for exercises and a steam. Just walking there is therapeutic - the steps thinking and walking to strength and fighting the fight. I am both lifting weights and doing anaerobic. My lift weights have decreased 25% after starting Orgovyx and Nubequa. I simply fight to get to 10 reps, 2 sets, 8 exercises. Alternate between lower body, upper body, and core. Somehow fighting this gym fight helps me mentally fight the broader challenge we all face. I always have a good day when I start with the gym. Good luck and keep pushing and pulling and swinging the weights!

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