cardio that DOESN'T involve walking?!?!?!

Squeezie88

Hi all

I've recently injured the bottom of my foot (got a piece of glass embedded there and the doc had to surgically remove it last night). Can anyone recommend any cardio and/or strength training that wouldn't require me to be on my feet?

I literally can't put any pressure on my foot at all....

rjt1000

Hi all

I've recently injured the bottom of my foot (got a piece of glass embedded there and the doc had to surgically remove it last night). Can anyone recommend any cardio and/or strength training that wouldn't require me to be on my feet?

I literally can't put any pressure on my foot at all....

swimming, seated rowing machines

cspong

All I can think of is punches, but I'm super new to exercising, lol

Mazzyx

Anything that gets your heart racing would count! How about lying on your back and pretend you are pedalling a bike? I dont know if that would count, but I dont see why not?!

mbajrami

Russian twists with a medicine ball, feet crossed at the ankles, off the ground
Abdominal leg lifts
Crunches with your feet up on a step/books

selfishshellfish

I find that using my arms REALLY gets my heart rate up. Have you tried shadow boxing from a sitting position? Sounds nuts but quite effective.

Or consider upper body dumbbell exercises with a short rest period between sets. Weights really get my heart rate up, too.

amnsetie

this
http://www.fitnesscor.com/flwacyreupbo.html

excellent workout

I call it a handbike but they call it an upper body ergometer

there are other brands this is not an ad.

BubbleGumKisses

I don't know if a bike would work, with your foot injured.... swimming would be great tho!

sarajane31

I broke my ankle a while back and actually lost some weight while I was off my feet. Are you on crutches? That's some serious cardio!

Also: these feel silly, but shadow boxing, rowing, etc. can be done while sitting down. I did a routine similar to this: http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blobeseexercise.htm

And don't forget your core. You can do all kinds of core exercises (not just crunches) without putting weight on your feet.

ironanimal

Is it the sole or ball of your foot? If you can get away with toes, hit a stationary bike. Rowing machines will put pressure on it and inflammation is a ***** when you're trying to kick properly swimming.

Antjebeth08

I do the recumbent bike when I really don't want to/cant stand for very long.

PuggleLover

My feet and knees used to cause me problems and I couldn't stand on them. I would do boxing clases (on DVD) from my knees. It was actually a harder core workout because my legs weren't there to balance me. I would kneel on a pillow.

Masq

A lot of times I will swim with a float between my legs, cross my ankles and swim with only my arms.... it's a great workout!