Cardio Question

Spanaval
Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have very bad feet, the left being worse than the right. Because of this, I cannot do anything high impact, and have to even modify things like lunges. I used to be an avid hiker (orthotics, supportive shoes, taped ankles/brace), but it isn't possible right now 'cause I have a toddler in tow. So, what can I do in terms of a good cardio workout?

No access to a gym, BTW. This would have to be something I can do at home.

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  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    the walk is one of the best cardio training. Yoga is also fantastic.
    You would also look for dancing, some styles are quite calm, but require lof of energy (opera dance)
    You could also try rollerskating (less efficient that the sports mentioned above)
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    I do walk, but either the 2 year old is walking with me (slooooow), or I'm carrying her (at 28 pounds, it's not an easy load to haul), and that slows me down as well, although it's a hell of a workout. Dancing... i'm not quite sure the universe is prepared for that, LOL.
  • josiebarboza
    josiebarboza Posts: 22
    I agree walking and yoga are low impact but they work great. Also with both there is not much risk for strain and they helps stretch to prevent injuries. You can do what is comfortable and still benefit from either one and no equipment needed since you use your body weight.
  • Mizzou91
    Mizzou91 Posts: 249
    I have very bad feet, the left being worse than the right. Because of this, I cannot do anything high impact, and have to even modify things like lunges. I used to be an avid hiker (orthotics, supportive shoes, taped ankles/brace), but it isn't possible right now 'cause I have a toddler in tow. So, what can I do in terms of a good cardio workout?

    No access to a gym, BTW. This would have to be something I can do at home.

    Get a cheap bike and the attachment that allows you to pull your toddler behind you. GREAT workout...especially with the extra weight from the kiddo.
  • theartichoke
    theartichoke Posts: 816 Member
    If budget allows a rowing machine would be wonderful. Also the Pilates machines would keep the weight off your feet and allow for cardio and resistance to be combined. There are also free YouTube workouts for Yoga and Pilates, which fit nicely into any budget. Good luck to you!
  • josiebarboza
    josiebarboza Posts: 22
    Yoga is an option that you can do from the comfort of your living room while the baby is napping or early in the morning before she wakes up or late after she goes to bed. It is pretty flexable and is easy to do. There are many videos out there to help also that are easy to follow.
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    I do yoga and pilates. Love them, so I got some power yoga and harder pilates DVDs. Hopefully, they'll actually do something for the heart rate. I do JM's Ripped in 30, and can manage the cardio because there is not a lot of it, and Bob Harper's core workout actually does get the heart rate going, although there really is not a lot of traditional cardio in there. That, I really like, because I'm less likely to hurt my feet, which can (and has) put me out of commission for months.

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