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Needing exercise advice

jaimebea
jaimebea Posts: 21
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am unable to put pressure on my foot today due to an injury. Any suggestions as to what I can do to burn calories with a gimp foot?

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  • chrishgt4
    chrishgt4 Posts: 1,222 Member
    HOP!!!

    Seriously though, any kind of upper body workout you should be able to do.
  • britexmom
    britexmom Posts: 145
    do you have access to a pool to swim ?
  • howeclectic
    howeclectic Posts: 121 Member
    Swimming would probably be the best thing you can do for cardio..
  • kardsharp
    kardsharp Posts: 516 Member
    Try some seated boxing exercises. It gets yoru cardio up and you don't need to put any pressure on your feet.
  • amehime
    amehime Posts: 49 Member
    I've heard a recumbent bike can work if you have your foot in a brace or something, dunno if that would work for you. If swimming is an option that should be safe.
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    Hand weights, floor stretches, sit ups or crunches, lie-down scissor kicks, and knee pushups!
  • howeclectic
    howeclectic Posts: 121 Member
    Sittups, pushups, and pullups might work. Maybe get a chair and incorporate some bands for some arm, shoulder, and back exercises.
  • hbart500
    hbart500 Posts: 243 Member
    upper body or abs! :) or like everyone else said if you access to a pool go for it!
  • jaimebea
    jaimebea Posts: 21
    Thanks y'all ;-) I don't have access to the pool. So it sounds like I will be hitting the floor tonight for stretches and strength exercises!
  • jaimebea
    jaimebea Posts: 21
    lol Chris, I'm already walking with that gangsta lean!
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