Saying “Nope!”, to Multiple Schlerosis

Posted February 20, 2009 – 6:27 pm in: Amelia Island Personal Training, Personal Training, The 60+ Club

Personal Training with Bob Dykes in Amelia Island, FL, validates why I have chosen my profession. There is no doubt that the work we do will impact his life in a very positive way. Helping people like Bob, is just one of the reason’s that I like being a personal trainer.

Bob and I have just started personal training again and I have been concentrating on increasing his strength by using free weights and his cardiovascular system using the recumbent bicycle. Bob is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his family. An unfortunate case of MS has limited Bob’s strength, balance and mobility. With his new training program, I am hoping to put a dent into that, and help him live life to the fullest. Multiple Schlerosis is a disease that attacks the Nervous System and the way the body perceives it’s surroundings.

Although there is no cure for MS, the life expectancy is the same as an unaffected individual. My goal is to keep increasing his strength week in, and week out, while building an aerobic base on the bicycle. The bicycle is safe and will help increase the muscle mass in his legs as well. Balance is not an issue when we are on the bike, allowing us to increase the heart rate in a safe environment.

I chose simple exercises for us to start with. For Pushing, DB Bench Press, and 1 Arm Kettlebell Press. For Pulling, 1 arm standing Kettlebell Row, and for balance, single leg Scaption.

To strengthen his core, we have been training the lower part of his abdominal with the Anchored Reverse Crunch, and the upper with the Swiss Ball Crunch (although this seems to be a tough maneuver for him). To mimic the Golf Swing Movement Pattern, I have been having him “Swing” the 6 pound Dyna Ball, like he was swinging his golf club.

2 Comments

1. Gini
   Posted February 24, 2009 at 6:37 pm | Permalink

   thanks!

2. Richard Bearoff, M.D.
   Posted February 24, 2009 at 7:51 pm | Permalink

   My specialty is Internal Medicine. I was one of Bob’s fraternity brothers. He was the penultimate intramural athlete. By far the best bowler, pitcher and quarterback in the league. Just not as smart as me.

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