Need alternative to running!

momo9128706
momo9128706 Posts: 45
edited January 24 in Fitness and Exercise
I started running a couple months ago, but I was born with degeneration of the miniscus in both knees and that's flarred back up and I'm not allowed to run until I get to my goal weight (If I can ever).. The feeling I got while running was amazing. Was able to scream at myself in my head and motivate myself like crazy and I can't get that feeling/release with any other exercise I'm doing. Anyone have ideas that I can do that would get that same sensation?

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Can you do the elliptical? Swimming?
  • momo9128706
    momo9128706 Posts: 45
    I take swim aerobics Mon and Wed at the Y and do the Glider machine 3-4x a week, but still can't get that same feeling. Am I just crazy? Haha
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Weight lifting.

    I feel like a badass every time I am able to lift more and more weight.
  • islandgirl76_
    islandgirl76_ Posts: 86 Member
    What about spinning?
  • ElizabethKalmbach
    ElizabethKalmbach Posts: 1,415 Member
    Swim aerobics isn't going to do that for you. LAP SWIMMING is what will put you in that zone. There's too much going on with the whole swim aerobics thing for you to hit the same kind of wall.

    Personally, I'm a fan of rowing for that kind of zen workout...
  • SailorSarah311
    SailorSarah311 Posts: 172 Member
    I agree that you should swim laps. It's easier on your joints/muscles and you still get an amazing workout. Plus, you'll have killer arms after a couple of months.
  • JohnnyCashMoney
    JohnnyCashMoney Posts: 142
    Cycling? Where do you live. My main method of cardio is cycling. Love it, and it's a great way to see the world.
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