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After a surgery, you may be impatient to return to normal activities—including working out at your home gym. However, you must be careful to avoid complicating your recovery and experiencing further injury. Below are a few strategies that will help you work out safely during recovery.

How to Work Out After a Surgery

1. Focus on Uninjured Areas

One way to stay active while minimizing your risk of post-surgery complications is to focus on healthy muscle groups. For example, if you had surgery on your legs, you can do bicep curls and dumbbell presses to stay in shape without affecting any injured areas.

Also, low-impact workouts—such as riding an exercise bike in your home gym or going for a walk—will help you stay active without putting excess stress on muscles and joints. However, you should avoid these if they are painful or interfere with your recovery.

2. Listen to Your Doctor

home gymWhen a doctor or physical therapist tells you to avoid strenuous exercise, you should listen to them. Ask them to create a personalized plan based on your fitness level and post-surgery needs to help you ease back to a normal routine. Don’t work out too hard because you are feeling better one morning. Consult with your doctor to get their approval, and follow their schedule to avoid further injury.

3. Eat Healthy Foods

When you can’t exercise as vigorously as normal, you can expect some weight gain and minor muscular atrophy. However, you can offset this by eating a healthy diet. Post-surgery, include more fruits, leafy greens, and lean meats in your diet to help you maintain a healthy weight. These foods provide the necessary nutrients that your body needs to recover, helping you reach your potential.

 

If you’re putting together a home gym to meet your workout goals, visit Exercise & Leisure Equipment in Cincinnati, OH. They offer treadmills, dumbbells, plates, ellipticals, and more, and their team will help you find and install home gym equipment to suit your fitness goals. Visit them online for more information about their products. Call (513) 531-7777 to speak to a friendly team member.

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