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Thanks for the encouragement, everyone!
The nutrition side is not great, but I've upped my exercise markedly in the last few weeks and am feeling better in myself as a result.
I enjoyed a great band rehearsal last night, with us really going for it and my Fitbit reckoned I'd burnt 795 calories in 1.75 hours. I can't walk or jog any distance because of the neuropathic pain in my feet, but drumming is fine even though I'm hitting the pedals hard because the drum throne is supporting my weight. And of course, I'm racking up big calories burnt because rock drumming is very physical and my heart rate goes through the roof as a result of 6 months of enforced inactivity during my last lot of cancer treatment.
I have my own Concept rower in my lounge room (so I can watch something on tv while I row.) I managed 40 minutes rowing today plus some Theraband and dumbbell work. It's so nice to be strong enough to work out again.
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good work hammer tone...my son is a
metal drummer...i see how hard he works at a gig...theres a lot involved...
02 Apr 21 by member: webbie72
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👍🏼🌟🌟🌟 That sounds like a brilliant workout on the drums! I’m in awe 😳
I often have trouble getting myself motivated I think you’re doing amazing work - and your fitness will rocket up. Kudos to you!
02 Apr 21 by member: jomo1903
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Thanks, guys, I appreciate the encouragement. I need to be going hard at this because my resting pulse is a lousy 73, down from the high 80's when I finished chemo,rather than the 60 I run at when fit.
I don't play metal as it is hugely demanding on the body and at 71 I just don't have anything like the speed and stamina those players have. There is a good reason why metal drummers often play in just a pair of shorts, it's not showing off their bods but trying not to overheat.
03 Apr 21 by member: Hammertone
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