Intense cardio Exercises for bad ankles?

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cmoeds8811
cmoeds8811 Posts: 19 Member
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I'm look for cardio exercises that are easy on the ankles. I've had surgery and another one coming Up soon. So things like running aren't really an option. I do swim laps when I can. Is there any at home workouts that are intense but easy on the feet?

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  • BodyzLanguage
    BodyzLanguage Posts: 200 Member
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    Supersets. That is if you're lifting weights. The goal is to keep your heart rate up so traditional cardio actually isn't necessary.
  • mommamia30189
    mommamia30189 Posts: 82 Member
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    I have had 11 ankle surgeries and find that lifting heavy weight is hard on my ankle. It puts too much stress on my ankle joint. The best cardio i get is the stationary bike. It doesnt bother my ankle at all.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
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    Rowing.
  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
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    biking try a spin class
  • mommamia30189
    mommamia30189 Posts: 82 Member
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    spin classes are very hard on your ankle during the portion you have to stand and pedal- I tried it and could not handle it.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
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    It will subject to the individual. I can run, but not bike ride.

    What are your goals?
  • cmoeds8811
    cmoeds8811 Posts: 19 Member
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    I would like to lose about 40 lbs and to gain muscle. I'm focusing more on losing the weight right now and keep it off for good
  • tiggerlove
    tiggerlove Posts: 225 Member
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    Would, but he elliptical be to much for the he ankles.i just had total knee replacement of my knee and the bike and elliptical is what he to me t use
  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
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    It's ok in spin class not to stand when the others do. Just tell instructor ahead of time. You can modify activities to suit your body.

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