Exercises - Question??

ajsawrie

I sprained my ankle pretty badly tonight. I won't be able to do my usual jogging/walking and cycling for a while yet.

What are some exercises I can do that only involve my upper body and/or that I can do while sitting? I've lost 6.8 lbs in a week and I want to keep it up, even though I know I won't be able to sustain that weight.

I started at 307, though, so I'm losing quickly at first.

ajsawrie

Sustain that rate**, not sustain that weight.

kristieshannon

How about swimming? No impact on joints, still a good burn rate.

ajsawrie

Don't have access to an indoor pool.

musicfan68

Do you do weights? I do all my weight lifting sitting down, as I'm disabled and walk on crutches so can't do most standing exercises.

ajsawrie

Weights would work.... thanks!

TavistockToad

Losing weight is all about your calorie deficit, don't worry if you can't exercise for a while

ajsawrie

TavistockToad wrote: »

Losing weight is all about your calorie deficit, don't worry if you can't exercise for a while

Haha I like to eat! That's why I want to exercise.
With exercise, I can eat more cals!

rbare1970

I broke my foot and found a couple of videos on YouTube that look promising. You can also google it and find suggestions from orthopedic clinics on exercises you can do.

ajsawrie

Thanks!!

dannapearsall

With weight machines at the gym, you can still do whole body work without really using your ankle. There are a few leg machines that allow you to sit, so that may be an option, too.

texasf1ght

Do you have access to a gym? You might be able to do one-legged rows on the machine, although I wouldn't advise that for more than a week or so. Some gyms also have the arm bicycle.