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This group was created with the intention to give you all the information I know about strength training, and the muscles use during each exercise.
Each Post is devoted to each major muscle group with lots of exercises.
I will be posting about proper technique and how to minimized injuries and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of each exercise.

I've been working out for over 10 years. My workouts include everything from free weights and other methods of strength training, aerobics, pilates, yoga and Tae Bo, just to name a few. I'm always looking for new techniques and exercise routines just to keep it interesting.

I do have a couple of minor problems such as bursitis in my right shoulder and a pinched nerve in the lumbar region of my back. My workouts have helped tremendously with the bursitis and over the years I have developed quite strong deltoids. The problem with my lower back has also shown significant improvement with exercise as well, but I do have to be careful about avoiding certain kinds of movement with my right hip while working out. I always use proper form. And, I have consulted extensively with my orthopedist regarding what is safe for me to do with respect to my back and what is not safe.

But, I'm proud to say that at age 52, I am more physically fit and have a stronger, more muscular body than when I was 22 years of age. And, that keeps me feeling young! LOL ;-)

I love the little cartoon videos of the various muscle workouts. Will you be adding any of legs, back & abs? I like those because they show very clearly the correct movements, which is nice when I can't get to the gym. I prefer to work out 5 - 6 days a week, although I don't do that all the time.

My doctor had the trainer set me up with a routine for my shoulders to failure to help correct problems with a rotator cuff problem & worn cartilage. He had done cold laser on them & then wanted me to do these exercises 3X a week. I've been doing them for almost a year now & things are greatly improved. When I started, I couldn't lift my arms from pain & popping shoulder joints. Now my range of motion is normal & no pain, rarely any sound effects.

Everything seems to have improved except my knees. We haven't conquered that yet. I wonder if it's possible? Why are knees in particular so hard to rehabilitate?

Hi everyone, I'm new here! I go to the gym 5 days/wk-have a light weight schedule that I do, plus some cardio. I used to be underweight, but now within my preferred weight. I'm just toning up, etc. My problem is with ab exercises, I can't seem to do them without hurting my back. I feel that my lower abs need some work but am really unsure how. anyone out there have any ideas?

I have bone spurs in my shoulders and heels and lifting weights and doing curls or lifting to the side or overhead hurts. Has anyone else this problem and what modified workout can you do to get around this problem. I can not do any heavy impact aerobics either.

I have been doing bicep curls and wanted to know why you suggested hammer curls. I am seeing results but want more results. I need your advice.

hi everyone; i just joined your group and i'd like to say hi my favorite way to keep in shape is running but i'd also like to increase my weight training hopefully i can pick up some tips here and get to know you all hope to talk to you soon

Hi - I'm Dodee and I am a diabetic and have neuropathy. I have tried regular exercise along with diet and never lost an inch nor a pound. Now I am doing water aerobics 3 times a week, 1 hour at a time, and going to have to go below 1,000 calories per day. So far I still am as big as ever and have a big stomach.
Most all my weight in the stomach was added when I was on Avandia, I stopped that, and am now on Actos. Have been taking a couple others, too - all this under a doctor's care and prescriptions.

I NEED HELP - anyone have any other ideas on what I can try in order to not only lose weight, but those horrible inches at my waist line.

On behalf of Varinka, I'd like to welcome all the new members and let you know she appreciates you being here, except of course, our recent spammer who will soon be eliminated.

She is away at the present time, but will be back with us shortly. I didn't want any of you to think that this group had an absent manager or was being ignored, it isn't. I assure each and everyone of you, her absence is temporary.

Glad to see your interest in the group!

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Thank You So Much For Your Advice. I went
To My PCP and he set up physical Theropy
for me twice a week. Again Thank You