This probably isn't for everyone, so I should explain a little about myself.
For the past 2 years or so, I've pretty much been a desk jockey. I run my business from home, and my bedroom is my office, which is where I spend most of my time..
I had an appendectomy gone seriously wrong, almost died from the post surgery screw ups from my doctor and ended up being bed/chair ridden for nearly a year. Then another year went by faster than the first and I've grown a bit of a gut...
Since I started vaping, I've actually gotten some energy back, for the most part I can go down and back up the stairs without being seriously winded; and as such I've started down the dreadful path of getting back into shape...
4 days ago, I went out on my new morning routine and played a little basketball. The following day, I could barely walk. I didn't play hard, barely ran at all, but the extra exertion on my body took a serious toll on my knees. It doesn't help that I'm naturally a big guy... played football in HS, went into basic training at 17 weighing 215lbs (all muscle), came out of basic at 225lbs (more muscle) and haven't went under 220lbs since (11 years later). I now weigh 250lbs (the flab grows... 25lbs in 2 years, 1 of which I had no choice.. I guess it could be worse)... Anyhow...
As I type this, my left knee is in serious pain, and I'm constantly taking pain meds (non narcotic, OTC stuff like advil) to help with said pain.
The problem is due to being so physically inactive for so long and doing a little too much. What's worse, I didn't do any kind of stretching beforehand.
So, my advice is, anyone who's thinking of becoming more physically active since taking up vaping... take it easy for the first two weeks or so. And more importantly, do proper stretching less you find yourself in a similar situation as I am in now.
I had to learn the hard way, and trust me.. you don't want to ><
For the past 2 years or so, I've pretty much been a desk jockey. I run my business from home, and my bedroom is my office, which is where I spend most of my time..
I had an appendectomy gone seriously wrong, almost died from the post surgery screw ups from my doctor and ended up being bed/chair ridden for nearly a year. Then another year went by faster than the first and I've grown a bit of a gut...
Since I started vaping, I've actually gotten some energy back, for the most part I can go down and back up the stairs without being seriously winded; and as such I've started down the dreadful path of getting back into shape...
4 days ago, I went out on my new morning routine and played a little basketball. The following day, I could barely walk. I didn't play hard, barely ran at all, but the extra exertion on my body took a serious toll on my knees. It doesn't help that I'm naturally a big guy... played football in HS, went into basic training at 17 weighing 215lbs (all muscle), came out of basic at 225lbs (more muscle) and haven't went under 220lbs since (11 years later). I now weigh 250lbs (the flab grows... 25lbs in 2 years, 1 of which I had no choice.. I guess it could be worse)... Anyhow...
As I type this, my left knee is in serious pain, and I'm constantly taking pain meds (non narcotic, OTC stuff like advil) to help with said pain.
The problem is due to being so physically inactive for so long and doing a little too much. What's worse, I didn't do any kind of stretching beforehand.
So, my advice is, anyone who's thinking of becoming more physically active since taking up vaping... take it easy for the first two weeks or so. And more importantly, do proper stretching less you find yourself in a similar situation as I am in now.
I had to learn the hard way, and trust me.. you don't want to ><
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