Dangit !! Dr said "no more running" now what

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cvcman
cvcman Posts: 438 Member
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Ok I am at 140 down from 197/199 so im good and have kept it off by diet and running about 20 miles a week and biking evry day I dont run and I do it 7 days a week..Now I have a possible tendon problem in my lower right leg ( achelies ??) so he wants phy therpy for 3 o 6 weeks before ANY MORE running

I bike about 21-30 miles on the days dont run...now I will be biking everyday either in or out...im worried about putting the weight back on...I amy be able to use the Nordiac track or eliptical ??
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  • Zombielicious
    Zombielicious Posts: 246 Member
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    Depends on if it hurts or not. If it hurts, don't do it. You can keep your weight in check by being religious about your calorie intake.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,404 MFP Moderator
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    Weight training.. it's better for fat loss anyways than cardio.
  • Chagama
    Chagama Posts: 543 Member
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    Swimming? I doubt the elliptical is OK since it stresses the same muscles as running, but I'm not a doctor (and I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night), so I'd confirm that with yours.
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
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    Oh yeah baby, start lifting those weights instead.
  • FitForLife81
    FitForLife81 Posts: 372 Member
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    Yup weights is were it is at =) That and a healthy diet you will be fine and probably lose more fat with weight training!!
  • Colonel_Brandon
    Colonel_Brandon Posts: 256 Member
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    Bike.... and weights.

    EDIT: and swim. Swimming is probably by far the best cardio for you.
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
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    I can't run because I've got to keep it low impact.

    With a tendon issue it might be a repetitive motion concern for you.

    But I'm bumping this in case there are any good suggestion I can swipe.
  • CentralCaliCycling
    CentralCaliCycling Posts: 453 Member
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    Bike more - it saves the knees anyway and all of the cyclists I know who ride a lot have no issues with weight at all even if they do no other form of exercise. When I say a lot I am talking 100 plus miles a week.
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
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    Just watch your calories and you won't put the weight back on, but if you do start lifting (which you should) be prepared for fluctuations. Don't stress about it!
  • naschulze
    naschulze Posts: 98
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    I would try a mix of weights and yoga. Yoga has a ton of benefits and is easy on the joints and is a great workout. When I first started my whole body was sore the next day even though in class I felt I was barely doing anything.
  • 1holegrouper
    1holegrouper Posts: 323 Member
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    Don't forget the row machine. Its a killer cardio workout.
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
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    I have a bright idea. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.....
  • cbrrabbit25
    cbrrabbit25 Posts: 384 Member
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    leg weight training is better for fat loss if you do it quick without breaks in between. and its easier on the joints anyway. i try to do legs 2 times a week. and doctors are not god, so if you feel ok running do it-just take it easy. doctor told me i would have knee pain forever because it is arthritis...so i strengthened my leg muscles and no more knee pain when running.
  • edge_dragoncaller
    edge_dragoncaller Posts: 826 Member
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    As others have said, Swimming would be the best I think.

    Who know, when you realize that swimming works your upper body so much more, you may find a love of doing both and could rotate swimming and running once your tendon is all healed up.
  • CincinnatiDEIFan
    CincinnatiDEIFan Posts: 188 Member
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    I'd have ask the doctor as soon as he said no more running...

    But if for some reason he didn't..I was going to suggest swimming too. I have a bad knee from a fall off a race horse a few years ago that never was taken care of properly (my fault) and I walk/do a very slow jog and swim. :-)

    Good luck!
  • crazyvermont
    crazyvermont Posts: 171 Member
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    I had injury in leg that eliminated my running but am able to do elliptical.....am wondering why you don't alternated weights with bike?
  • wolfgate
    wolfgate Posts: 321 Member
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    Weights, bike, swimming seem like good suggestions from others.

    If your achilles is hurt, ignoring the doctor and running anyways is a road to disaster. With it's poor blood flow and slow healing, you run an ever increasing risk of rupturing the achilles. That will mean surgery, therapy and a lot longer than a few weeks out from running.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    I agree with swimming. It is always good for an injury. And try lifting weights, if you aren't already. And once you *can* run again, don't do it 7 days a week. Your muscles need to rest on occasion. You will likely injure yourself again if you don't let your body get some rest.
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
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    Everyone has great suggestions. I also suggest you Google,"upper body cardio moves," and you will get lots of results.
    Good luck and I hope you recover quickly!
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
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    I am in the same boat but with runner's knee instead. I am concentrating on upper body weight training and core. I am starting the elliptical but slowly. Want to give the knee as much rest as possible to get back to running sooner rather than later. My doctor said no biking...

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