Saturday, 3 January 2015
Digestive System Inquiry
Imagine if their was something wrong with your digestive system. Now imagine if the doctor prescribed you the wrong medication? In this case, you're in a lose lose situation. For nearly 100 years doctors wrongly prescribed medication for peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are painful sores on the lining of the esophagus, stomach or small intestine. Physicians thought the source of this problem was spicy food or stress so they prescribed treatment which was rest and a tedious diet. But then in 1982, two Australian researchers found out what the real solution was; it was the bacterium helicobacter pylori which burrowed into the stomachs mucosal lining. After all the research and recordings, doctors came up with a better alternative prescription which was antibiotics. The two Australian researchers, Robin Warren and Barry Marshall were later awarded with the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 2005.
Respiratory Lab
Both small beakers are full of 25ml of distilled water however, one beaker will be air pressured while the other will be breathed into for five minutes. After those five minutes one must add one drop of universal indactor to both beakers.
The beaker on the left came in contact with carbon dioxide and it changed color from white to yellow due to the universal indicator however, this proves that it has become more acidic in pH level. While, the beaker on right was areated and it changed color from white to green which proves that it is still neutral.
The test tubes with the lime water. The left has a straw to breath into and the right side has a air pressure tube that will put oxygen into the lime water.
The test tube that had a air tube putting air didn't change and stayed neutral but were some bubbles. The left test tube with the straw changed color because it had contact with CO2.
Exercise Science - 5 Week Fitness Routine
Fitness Goals: Increase flexibility, core strength, and physical strength.
Measured:
Flexibility- Sit and reach
Core Strength- How long a plank can be held for
Physical Strength- The amount of weight and reps completed
Pre-test:
Flexibility- 2/5
Core Strength- 4 minutes 16 seconds
Physical Strength- (Squats) 225 pounds, (Bench Press) 200 pounds, (Push Press) 135 pounds, (Deadlift) 305 pounds, (Pull-ups) Max: 16 reps
Goals:
Flexibility: +4/5
Core Strength: 8 minutes
Physical Strength- (Squats) +240 pounds, (Bench Press) +215 pounds, (Push Press) +150 pounds, (Deadlift) +320 pounds, (Pull-ups) Max: 20
Note: Squats cannot be performed due to partially torn hip flexor and groin due to overuse of the muscles and the "wear and tear effect."
Week 1:
Monday- (Bench) 200 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 16 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x25, One leg plank (leg up and down) x25, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x25, Walking plank (resistance band) 60 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x15, Plank punch (resistance band) x15, Prone elbow stance x60 seconds, Lateral plank left x60 seconds, Lateral plank right x60 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 135 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 11 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x25, One leg plank (leg up and down) x25, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x25, Walking plank (resistance band) 60 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x15, Plank punch (resistance band) x15, Prone elbow stance x60 seconds, Lateral plank left x60 seconds, Lateral plank right x60 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Friday- (Deadlift) 305 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 17 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Week 2:
Monday- (Bench) 205 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 18 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x27, One leg plank (leg up and down) x27, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x27, Walking plank (resistance band) 70 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x17, Plank punch (resistance band) x17, Prone elbow stance x70 seconds, Lateral plank left x70 seconds, Lateral plank right x70 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 140 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 16 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x27, One leg plank (leg up and down) x27, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x27, Walking plank (resistance band) 70 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x17, Plank punch (resistance band) x17, Prone elbow stance x70 seconds, Lateral plank left x70 seconds, Lateral plank right x70 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Friday- (Deadlift) 310 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 18 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Week 3:
Monday- (Bench) 215 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 19 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x30, One leg plank (leg up and down) x30, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x30, Walking plank (resistance band) 80 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x20, Plank punch (resistance band) x20, Prone elbow stance x80 seconds, Lateral plank left x80 seconds, Lateral plank right x80 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 145 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 17 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x30, One leg plank (leg up and down) x30, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x30, Walking plank (resistance band) 80 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x20, Plank punch (resistance band) x20, Prone elbow stance x80 seconds, Lateral plank left x80 seconds, Lateral plank right x80 seconds, Plank xMax time,(Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day, everyday}
Friday- (Deadlift) 315 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 18 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Week 4:
Monday- (Bench) 220 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 19 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x35, One leg plank (leg up and down) x35, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x35, Walking plank (resistance band) 90 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x25, Plank punch (resistance band) x25, Prone elbow stance x90 seconds, Lateral plank left x90 seconds, Lateral plank right x90 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 150 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 20 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x35, One leg plank (leg up and down) x35, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x35, Walking plank (resistance band) 90 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x25, Plank punch (resistance band) x25, Prone elbow stance x90 seconds, Lateral plank left x90 seconds, Lateral plank right x90 seconds, Plank xMax time,(Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day, everyday}
Friday- (Deadlift) 320 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 18 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Week 5:
Monday- (Bench) 225 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 20 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x40, One leg plank (leg up and down) x40, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x40, Walking plank (resistance band) 95 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x30, Plank punch (resistance band) x30, Prone elbow stance x95 seconds, Lateral plank left x95 seconds, Lateral plank right x95 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 155 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 21 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x40, One leg plank (leg up and down) x40, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x40, Walking plank (resistance band) 95 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x30, Plank punch (resistance band) x30, Prone elbow stance x95 seconds, Lateral plank left x95 seconds, Lateral plank right x95 seconds, Plank xMax time,(Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day, everyday}
Friday- (Deadlift) 325 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 20 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Final Testing:
Flexibility- 3/5
Core Strength: 9 minutes 3 seconds
Physical Strength: (Bench Press) 225 pounds, (Push Press) 155 pounds, (Deadlift) 325 pounds, (Pull-ups) Max: 21 (Once)
Conclusion:
I was very proud of how far I got with my goals and rehab. My hip flexor and groin has been healing at a good rate considering how bad the injury was. I increased my physical strength to my likings and my core strength has increased dramatically. I was disappointed with my flexibility progress but I understand that increasing my flexibility will not take little over a month, it will take at least six to twelve months considering the tightness in my muscles. Overall this experiment was a great success and I enjoyed doing these recording and learning more about my body and my abilities.
Measured:
Flexibility- Sit and reach
Core Strength- How long a plank can be held for
Physical Strength- The amount of weight and reps completed
Pre-test:
Flexibility- 2/5
Core Strength- 4 minutes 16 seconds
Physical Strength- (Squats) 225 pounds, (Bench Press) 200 pounds, (Push Press) 135 pounds, (Deadlift) 305 pounds, (Pull-ups) Max: 16 reps
Goals:
Flexibility: +4/5
Core Strength: 8 minutes
Physical Strength- (Squats) +240 pounds, (Bench Press) +215 pounds, (Push Press) +150 pounds, (Deadlift) +320 pounds, (Pull-ups) Max: 20
Note: Squats cannot be performed due to partially torn hip flexor and groin due to overuse of the muscles and the "wear and tear effect."
Week 1:
Monday- (Bench) 200 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 16 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x25, One leg plank (leg up and down) x25, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x25, Walking plank (resistance band) 60 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x15, Plank punch (resistance band) x15, Prone elbow stance x60 seconds, Lateral plank left x60 seconds, Lateral plank right x60 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 135 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 11 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x25, One leg plank (leg up and down) x25, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x25, Walking plank (resistance band) 60 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x15, Plank punch (resistance band) x15, Prone elbow stance x60 seconds, Lateral plank left x60 seconds, Lateral plank right x60 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Friday- (Deadlift) 305 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 17 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Week 2:
Monday- (Bench) 205 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 18 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x27, One leg plank (leg up and down) x27, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x27, Walking plank (resistance band) 70 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x17, Plank punch (resistance band) x17, Prone elbow stance x70 seconds, Lateral plank left x70 seconds, Lateral plank right x70 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 140 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 16 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x27, One leg plank (leg up and down) x27, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x27, Walking plank (resistance band) 70 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x17, Plank punch (resistance band) x17, Prone elbow stance x70 seconds, Lateral plank left x70 seconds, Lateral plank right x70 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Friday- (Deadlift) 310 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 18 reps, (Rehab) basic mountain climbers/3 sets/ 10 reps, bodyweight squats/3 sets/10 reps, jumping lunges/3 sets/10 reps, leg burst/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Week 3:
Monday- (Bench) 215 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 19 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x30, One leg plank (leg up and down) x30, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x30, Walking plank (resistance band) 80 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x20, Plank punch (resistance band) x20, Prone elbow stance x80 seconds, Lateral plank left x80 seconds, Lateral plank right x80 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 145 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 17 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x30, One leg plank (leg up and down) x30, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x30, Walking plank (resistance band) 80 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x20, Plank punch (resistance band) x20, Prone elbow stance x80 seconds, Lateral plank left x80 seconds, Lateral plank right x80 seconds, Plank xMax time,(Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day, everyday}
Friday- (Deadlift) 315 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 18 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Week 4:
Monday- (Bench) 220 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 19 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x35, One leg plank (leg up and down) x35, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x35, Walking plank (resistance band) 90 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x25, Plank punch (resistance band) x25, Prone elbow stance x90 seconds, Lateral plank left x90 seconds, Lateral plank right x90 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 150 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 20 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x35, One leg plank (leg up and down) x35, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x35, Walking plank (resistance band) 90 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x25, Plank punch (resistance band) x25, Prone elbow stance x90 seconds, Lateral plank left x90 seconds, Lateral plank right x90 seconds, Plank xMax time,(Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day, everyday}
Friday- (Deadlift) 320 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 18 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Week 5:
Monday- (Bench) 225 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 20 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Tuesday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x40, One leg plank (leg up and down) x40, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x40, Walking plank (resistance band) 95 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x30, Plank punch (resistance band) x30, Prone elbow stance x95 seconds, Lateral plank left x95 seconds, Lateral plank right x95 seconds, Plank xMax time, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Wednesday- (Push Press) 155 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 21 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Thursday- (Yoga) 30 minutes, (Core) One leg plank (leg out to the side) x40, One leg plank (leg up and down) x40, Plank Elbow elbow hand hand x40, Walking plank (resistance band) 95 seconds, Plank (arm comes across) x30, Plank punch (resistance band) x30, Prone elbow stance x95 seconds, Lateral plank left x95 seconds, Lateral plank right x95 seconds, Plank xMax time,(Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day, everyday}
Friday- (Deadlift) 325 pounds/3 sets/5 reps, (Pull-ups) Max: 20 reps, (Rehab) mountain climbers on low chair/4 sets/ 15 reps, bodyweight squats/4 sets/15 reps, jumping lunges/4 sets/15 reps, leg burst standing/3 sets/10 reps {Done twice a day}
Final Testing:
Flexibility- 3/5
Core Strength: 9 minutes 3 seconds
Physical Strength: (Bench Press) 225 pounds, (Push Press) 155 pounds, (Deadlift) 325 pounds, (Pull-ups) Max: 21 (Once)
Conclusion:
I was very proud of how far I got with my goals and rehab. My hip flexor and groin has been healing at a good rate considering how bad the injury was. I increased my physical strength to my likings and my core strength has increased dramatically. I was disappointed with my flexibility progress but I understand that increasing my flexibility will not take little over a month, it will take at least six to twelve months considering the tightness in my muscles. Overall this experiment was a great success and I enjoyed doing these recording and learning more about my body and my abilities.
Colon Cancer Surgery Reflection
Watching the colon cancer surgery take place as well as viewing the images taken was nonetheless horrific. I was surprised at the fact on how much the human stomach was able to inflate after being injected with carbon dioxide. I realized the point of inflating the stomach with carbon dioxide was so the surgeon had an overall better view to perform the surgery. I was absolutely amazed on how the surgeons were able to view themselves perform surgery looking at a screen while having a camera which was placed through a port. It was also very interesting to me how technology has advanced in medicare in the recent years. It makes me wonder how colon surgery's were performed in years previous before the advancement in technology. But from something outside the overall surgery, It fascinated me to watch the surgeons did the surgery so calmly, elegantly, productively and in an organized fashion. Considering this surgeons have spent their whole lives in school, it is still very impressive. I also found the development of colon cancer to be petrifying. Colon cancer is developed over the course of a few years. It takes place in the large intestine in which your cells do not function properly. The only way to find out you have colon cancer is through body scans. I learned an awful lot after watching the surgery take place. Colon cancer seems to be a secretive type of cancer, unlike most cancers where the symptoms become obvious instead of oblivious. Most importantly, I learned how well the doctors, nurses, and surgeons are trained and prepped before they start their careers. It takes a great deal of skill to do what these people have done and it reassures everyone they are safe under most physicians on Canadian soil.
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