Alternative Cardio While Stress Fracture Heals?

ccmccoy09

I'm pretty sure I have a stress fracture in my left leg near the ankle. It bothers me when I run, point my toes (including swimming), jump on it, or wear heels.

As a recent convert to running, I can't remember what I did for exercise before other than swim and take a dance class here and there (off limits now). I DO recall that the boredom of 40 minutes on the elliptical or stationary bike kept me from working out.

Any tips for quick, high calorie-burning cardio that I can do for 3-4 weeks without my leg taking a beating? And preferably, without me losing my running stamina?

deathstarclock

Pretty sure? As in, I'm pretty sure I should see a doctor about this?

Srbrosseau

You could try chopping wood. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I run quite a bit and when I get injured, this is a pretty good way to keep the heartrate up.

fridayjustleft04

Punching..a bag, the air, someone you hate. Punching is good cardio.

evansproudmama

My 30day shred said that if u cant do workouts in your legs you should do punches while standing if u can and they have that row machine at the gym thats good for arm cardio :-)

liftingbro

Yes, shadow boxing at high intensity can be a pretty good cardio workout.

juleseybaby

Access to a pool?? Swimming is great cardio.

ccmccoy09

Pretty sure? As in, I'm pretty sure I should see a doctor about this?

Pretty sure as in I probably should but I work 60-70 hours a week, 40 miles from my primary care physician. Also stress fractures generally won't show on an Xray and require an MRI, and my insurance won't cover MRI without an acute injury. Total bummer.

So basically, Ima stay off it for 3 weeks and see if it goes away, but I don't want to not work out for 3 weeks.

p0stdramatic

I am able to get my heart rate up to 170 doing just punches, so I agree with the majority! Get some .5 or 1 pound gloves to wear too to get your heart rate higher and work on those arms. If it doesn't hurt your foot, do your punches in a squat.

See a doctor! You may need a boot.

ccmccoy09

Boxing is a BRILLIANT idea y'all! Thanks!

liftingbro

Pretty sure? As in, I'm pretty sure I should see a doctor about this?

Pretty sure as in I probably should but I work 60-70 hours a week, 40 miles from my primary care physician. Also stress fractures generally won't show on an Xray and require an MRI, and my insurance won't cover MRI without an acute injury. Total bummer.

So basically, Ima stay off it for 3 weeks and see if it goes away, but I don't want to not work out for 3 weeks.

And their not likely to do anything about it either unless it's a serious fracture and you'd know if it was.