AboutJerry Goodwin Expertise I can answer questions related to any of the following areas alternative medicine, fitness, physical education, weight training, senior health, bicycling, personal trainers, personal training, medical technology, health and wellness, eating disorders, weight loss, Naturopathy, first aid, and bodybuilding. In fact I was listed as an expert in each of these categories at askme.com until they closed down
Experience I have worked in health and or fitness related capacities for over 30 years. My main profession is that of a Medical Technologist, but I also have training as a Corpsman with the US Navy, a Field Medic with the Army National Guard,and am certified as A Personal Trainer, Medical Exer-therapist and Aerobics Instructor through the National Academy for Health and Fitness. My wife and I have operated BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition in Moultrie Georgia since 1995. I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Robotics. I am an avid bicycle rider, mostly road riding with the occasional
mountain trail or off road "experience". My wife and I usually do a charity ride at least once per year to help those less fortunate.
Degrees & Certifications:
Certifications include Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/NCA. Clinical Laboratory Technologist CLT/HHS
Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Medical Exer-therapist NAHF.
Advance Weight Training through NAHF.
Accepted as AFTA Associate
Awards include the Ohio State Award of Merit and Ohio Special Services Ribbon, Army Commendation
Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals
CPR re-Certifcation 2007
Web page:
http://www.bmgfitness.com
http;//www.healthandfitnessebookclub.com
Question Hello. I had an epagastric hernia which i had corrected on 12/17/08. Everything went good. I reall y want to start to exercise again but I am not sure what exercises to do with my stomach. I want to strengthen myself without killing myself. Should I start with running? I hope this question isn't a waste of your time. I am 6' 2 1/2" 238lbs. I hope you can help me.
Rob
Answer Hi Robert,
First and foremost, check with your surgeon and verify that you are in condition to start an exercise program. Especially after surgery this is very important.
After making sure that there are no underlying medical problems that could cause a re-injury you should be able to exercise just about like anyone else, just start slow, allow the body to make adjustments, don't overdo it.
I have a free report that may help. You can get it by sending a blank e-mail to bikeman31768@getresponse.com
You should be able to do any core exercises as long as the surgery healing is complete, but like I said get the doctors OK first. Pilates would seem to be the most likely style of exercise to use to strengthen the core and have the least amount of stress in the area.
I would actually start with walking or cycling then work up to running, but I would also incorporate some resistance exercise in with the waling, cycling running.
