Low impact exercises

jesienia
jesienia Posts: 294
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
My doctor says I need to stay off my leg due to an injury. I don't want to go a whole week without doing anything. What is something that I can do that won't cause a lot of stress on my legs?

Also, she says that I should find another form of exercise besides running since this seems to be reoccuring. What would be a good replacement?

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  • papastu
    papastu Posts: 737 Member
    you have access to a gym? rowing machine

    you have access to a pool? swimming

    :smile:
  • courtneylwatson
    courtneylwatson Posts: 260 Member
    While you have to stay off of your leg I would do punches, Jillian Micheals says that it is a great low impact cardio workout . After your leg is healed maybe swimming laps. That is No impact but burns tons of calories!
  • jesienia
    jesienia Posts: 294
    Right now I can't afford to join a gym and I can't swim. So both are not an option. :ohwell:
  • tdotwitch
    tdotwitch Posts: 25 Member
    Can you get some cheap weights or tension bands?
  • jesienia
    jesienia Posts: 294
    Can you get some cheap weights or tension bands?

    I have both right now.
  • Right now I can't afford to join a gym and I can't swim. So both are not an option. :ohwell:


    I feel ya, it sucks not being able to swim!!! :explode:
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