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 Sir,
My elder brother was slim (48-50KG)but recently decided to put weights & so for the past 6 months was regular at gym. His body was toning up well (56-58KG), unfortunately he met an accident & now has broken rib on left side.
What is the reconvery time for broker ribs & how soon can he get back to weight lifting & gym. Are there any precautions to be taken in terms of nature of exercise routine he has or diet plan...?? Can a person with broker ribs resume gym with normalcy & what should be the ideal time period to should start gym again.
thank you
kalpesh
Answer Hi Kalpesh,
Your brother should follow the recommendations of his physician. 6 to 8 weeks is usually the minimum time for broken ribs, and once they have healed you should be very careful. Once they are back to 100% then you can resume your bodydbuilding as before as long as you use good form and do not re-injure yourself.
The main thing is to be very careful to prevent re-injury.
