Can't walk, how can I burn?

BadNamePicker
BadNamePicker Posts: 14 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So, a week ago I had surgery on not one, but BOTH feet. I can hobble from spot to spot, but what I can do for the next 5-8 weeks will be VERY limited... Any suggestions on how I can get a little burn in during my healing? I can only sit on the couch for so long before I will once again become one with it. :smile:

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  • ktliu
    ktliu Posts: 334 Member
    Shadow box with weights, It jack my Heart rate up to 150 in 5-10 mins.I vary between 3,5 ,10, 15lbs.
    Hope it helps
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    Sit in a chair, take some light and heavy weights. Do curls, lifts, presses, kickbacks, raises, etc.
  • djc315
    djc315 Posts: 585 Member
    Will you be doing PT? That would be enough of a burn while you heal.
  • lizlkbg
    lizlkbg Posts: 566
    Swim or water aerobics?
  • Dragonnade
    Dragonnade Posts: 218 Member
    Learn to juggle? Useful if you have a dog to fetch the balls that you inevitably drop. But more fun than shadow boxing. And you can use the balls as missiles to ensure compliance with your wishes whilst relying on family to look after you.
  • slick_fox
    slick_fox Posts: 85 Member
    Do chair exercises with weights. There are dvd's on the subject as well as TV. TV=Sit and Be Fit. Look it up.

    Go luck!
  • Zylahe
    Zylahe Posts: 772 Member
    Air bicycle?
    You know where you lie on your back and kick your legs in the air.
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    I'm in a boot for a fractured fibula -- I do all my lifts still at crossfit from my knees and I still do pull-ups, hand-stand push ups - ab mat sit-ups

    I do power cleans
    benches
    KB floor presses
    push ups
    snatches
    strict press
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    Learn to juggle? Useful if you have a dog to fetch the balls that you inevitably drop. But more fun than shadow boxing. And you can use the balls as missiles to ensure compliance with your wishes whilst relying on family to look after you.

    This is terrific advice.
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    I'm in a boot for a fractured fibula -- I do all my lifts still at crossfit from my knees and I still do pull-ups, hand-stand push ups - ab mat sit-ups

    I do power cleans
    benches
    KB floor presses
    push ups
    snatches
    strict press

    You're a nut. But the absolute best kind. Way to bring it Hell's Bells! :love:
  • BadNamePicker
    BadNamePicker Posts: 14 Member
    These are awesome ideas! Thanks!

    Since I can't stand for long periods of time and can't get my feet wet for another 2 weeks thanks to stitches some of these great ideas are out, but I may be able to work the others in and end up looking like Popeye with awesome upper body strength and an unmatched and awesome ability to juggle!

    (Sorry about the fractured fibula, Abells - after watching the video of that basketball player the other day - OUCH! That makes my minor surgery seem inconsequential!! I wish you a speedy recovery!)
  • DenverKos
    DenverKos Posts: 182
    If you have access to a gym, use an arm cycle. Good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery!
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Have you got a wheel chair?

    If not, the local red cross might be able to provide you with one (they did in the UK for a friend of mine.)

    Then you can get exercise with your arms and get yourself around too.
  • bearwith
    bearwith Posts: 525 Member
    Rosemary Conley does a keep fit video that has a 20 minute section for people with reduced mobility and it is excellent - you get sweaty just sitting on a chair. Go to Youtube and type in chair based aerobic activity - lots of free videos.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Just do this.

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  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    I'm in a boot for a fractured fibula -- I do all my lifts still at crossfit from my knees and I still do pull-ups, hand-stand push ups - ab mat sit-ups

    I do power cleans
    benches
    KB floor presses
    push ups
    snatches
    strict press

    Boom.

    Any excuse is invalid.
  • aaronlawrenc
    aaronlawrenc Posts: 666 Member
    Kegel presses
  • aaronlawrenc
    aaronlawrenc Posts: 666 Member
    or this breakdance4.gif
  • marissa3209
    marissa3209 Posts: 45 Member
    Swim or water aerobics?

    This
  • marissa3209
    marissa3209 Posts: 45 Member
    I'm in a boot for a fractured fibula -- I do all my lifts still at crossfit from my knees and I still do pull-ups, hand-stand push ups - ab mat sit-ups

    I do power cleans
    benches
    KB floor presses
    push ups
    snatches
    strict press

    You're an Animal!!!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    The best solution would be to discuss this with your doctor to develop an exercise routine that will yield the best calorie burn without negatively affecting your recovery.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    I'm in a boot for a fractured fibula -- I do all my lifts still at crossfit from my knees and I still do pull-ups, hand-stand push ups - ab mat sit-ups

    I do power cleans
    benches
    KB floor presses
    push ups
    snatches
    strict press

    This is determination.

    :flowerforyou:
  • BigDnSW
    BigDnSW Posts: 641 Member
    Hi, I'm partially disabled and have mobility issues per walking and running. I have found that most anything can be done from a chair as has been mentioned. I will add that I "run" in place in my chair in that I will take a couple of light dumbbells and sit in my office chair and swing my arms like I am running. Add to that hi rep flies, curls, rowing motion, etc. I will ditch the weights and do all that with extreem speed reps. I wear an HRM and normally get my HR up to 130+ and now can go for an hour at a time. I also will air box just about any aerobic movement for the upper body.

    Combine that with weights as others have mentioned and it can be had. If you Google "exercise for the disabled", you will find plenty of opportunities. As time goes on, any form of water exercises such as swimming would be great as your weight will be displaced by the water and take the pressure off your feet. And finally, I do have feet issues as well and on my "good" days, I hit the recumbent bike. I try to burn about 400-800 calories 5 days a week.

    Somedays it sucks and my bod just won't cooperate...but there is always another day. It is what it is and I have learned to be thankful what I can do and focus on that rather than moan and complain about the cards I've been dealt. I wish you the best!
  • Zylahe
    Zylahe Posts: 772 Member
    You can always go rock climbing.
    Some indoor gyms have special facilities for wheelchair climbers.
    ( those pple rock)

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