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Cardio that's easy on the legs?

kjwhatley
kjwhatley Posts: 1
edited January 1 in Fitness and Exercise
I've recently began an 8 week running plan, and yesterday I went a little overboard. I was supposed to be walking for 3 minutes and running for 1 for 20 minutes. I ended up doing 60 minutes just because I was feeling great and wanted to push myself. Today, I am paying for it. My ankles and knees hurt. My legs are sore all over, but the pain is from me over doing it. I'm about 100lbs overweight, so I know the pain isn't abnormal. I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for cardio I can switch up with running to give my legs a rest. I don't have access to a pool. :/ Any suggestions?

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  • Sly_Blue
    Sly_Blue Posts: 11
    Elliptical trainer, rowing machine.

    I have a bad ankle and low impact workouts help.
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    I would suggest strength training between your cardio days.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    I would suggest strength training between your cardio days.

    This ^
  • EmmaM2211
    EmmaM2211 Posts: 536 Member
    Cycling too either stationary bike or outside :-) xx
  • armaca80
    armaca80 Posts: 2
    I am using a stationary bike with arm handles, so when legs and knees strain, I switch to the arms, then back to legs, etc. Most of body weight is supported with seat. Rowing machine sounds good too.
  • bahacca
    bahacca Posts: 878 Member
    Be sure you are icing and take some Advil or the like for swelling. Get some really good stretching in several times a day. I'd do the elliptical or bike if you are at a gym.
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