exercise and HT

[runtrails]

first and foremost I just wanted to say thanks for all the support this group gives each other. Its frankly amazing. Secondly-exercise..in anticipation of HT coming very soon, what should I change from current?.. I swim 2 times week, lift weights 3 times a week in a combination of whole body in same session..some heavy as in 4 or 5 reps but more on light higher rep like 15. run 10 to 15 miles a week. Ran 6 yesterday. ((I understand pending treatments may cause significant fatigue and not let me run as strong or as far, but run none the less). Sunday total rest day. I apologize for the long post.

[rsgdmd]

Sounds like you have it covered. Just keep it up and try and work thru the fatigue.

[fireandice123]

The most important thing is keep doing what you can do. It may not be as much or as fast as you were before but it's still better than not doing it at all. Accept that the world has changed for you and most likely you are not going be able to perform as you did before, but that's okay.

Specifically for me, I found running was the hardest to maintain and that was tough mentally for me. I identified myself as a runner and the idea that I couldn't perform anywhere close to what I was before was hard to accept. My legs felt like concrete. I had to accept that a 12-13 min mile was now my standard whereas before I was running 7-8 min miles but I kept plodding along. I didn't have the same drop-off for swimming and weights so I bumped them up a little to compensate for my declining running abilities. The important thing is to just keep moving.

Good Luck.

[Nusch]

Yes, really amazing group here, couldn’t agree more. I learn something new every day. Regarding exercise: you are doing perfectly fine. I‘m a long distance runner since my youth and never stopped. I can only recommend, that you don’t underestimate the effect of weight lifting. This was one (one of) my big mistakes. I lost almost all muscles on my arms, back etc. It was hard to regain muscle mass with testosterone of 0. But finally it paid off.

If you want to go good for your body, find out about diet options.

[Spyder54]

It will be a Bear to keep up that schedule, however, guys do keep it up. I say POR (Press On Regardless). Weights cannot be underestimated. Stamina and strength will be less so don't be hard on yourself. Keep on Keep’n On is Key. If you get down (we all do), exercise is the best medicine. Get out and move. There are Guys here 15+ years on various therapies. We have some time. It is estimated that 30%+ will succomb to Coronary issues before PCa. Keep moving. Best, Mike

[GreenStreet]

Keep on doing what you can. You have an excellent program

[No17]

The key is to understand that ADT also affects your mental drive. You might sometimes not feel up to it, what was enjoyable-exercise- will be a choir sometimes Do it anyway! It's the best medicine against mental sluggishness.

[Hawk56]

I did 18 months of ADT, pretty much maintained my pre-ADT exercise routine, I rode my bike, lifted weights, played basketball, went hiking and skiing, swam laps at the pool...There was fatigue but if I felt any severe enough to affect what I was doing I just moderated what I was doing.

[cancerfox]

I agree with the other posts here and I wouldn't change anything in advance if I were you, but just play it by ear and see how it goes. I had to decrease my bicycling ride miles from 40-60 to 30-35 miles over time, and jogging got slower but I jogged and walked the same distances. Leg strength seemed like the thing most affected by ADT in my case, and hills became much more challenging, whether walking, jogging, or bicycling. Just walking up the stairs afterwards where I live was crazy hard at times. Working out with weights also became tougher, but doable. Everybody tends to call it fatigue, but I would rather describe it as a general feeling of weakness. You may just need to cut back some on some things, but won't know until you experience them. Good luck to you! 👍

[runtrails in reply to cancerfox]

Thank you..anxious and nervous

[PSAed]

I've saved this post for future reference, excellent information and fantastic team support. Thanks all. Best wishes