Unable to Run/Walk - Thoughts?

tpayne0453
tpayne0453 Posts: 52
in Fitness and Exercise
I have a lovely swollen foot right now - Nope, I didn't hurt myself - Nope, I didn't step on it wrong (doctors aren't sure why - vascular consult in two weeks)...it doesn't hurt and I'll be fine. Just annoying Anyways any thoughts on a way to excercise with one foot? Keep in mind I have ZERO ab muscles.

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  • Frozen300
    Frozen300 Posts: 223 Member
    go to the pool
  • kitkatwag
    kitkatwag Posts: 82 Member
    do you have access to a stationary bike?
  • jsj024519
    jsj024519 Posts: 400 Member
    bike
  • tpayne0453
    tpayne0453 Posts: 52
    do you have access to a stationary bike?


    I do; however, its so swollen I can't flex the ankle.
  • StudioMaid
    StudioMaid Posts: 84 Member
    I agree pool that way you can exercise but not injure you foot more and you can also work your
    ankle slowly. Just take it easy. Good luck with the vascular specialist.
  • TexasTroy
    TexasTroy Posts: 477 Member
    go to the pool

    ^^this

    you dont even have to walk. just stand there and move your arms in the water for resistance. believe it or not, moving your arms can give you a very good cardio workout-especially in the pool.
  • mell6355
    mell6355 Posts: 171 Member
    There are a lot of exercises you can do in a chair, you should google them (office workouts). I also vote for swimming and it might help with the swollen-ness of your foot with taking the weight off of it for a while? maybe?
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Now is the time to work on those abs that you don't have!
    Hope the foot is better soon.
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    Shadow box!
  • cbeutler
    cbeutler Posts: 667 Member
    Swim
  • JeriOwl
    JeriOwl Posts: 5
    I am disabled with a life-threatening leg condition where I cannot tolerate standing nor even sitting for long durations.. as each minute ticks by my leg veins burn with increasing fierceness. I cannot "workout" but do things in 10 - 15 minute increments. My whole life revolves around these increments. I use TNT or resistance bans for strength training as they can be used while laying down. When my husband broke his hip a couple years ago and was confined to a hospital bed for a month he used the bands so his muscles didn't atrophy.
  • TrinityTrinityTrinity
    TrinityTrinityTrinity Posts: 53 Member
    Pilates
  • greatdanebabies
    greatdanebabies Posts: 42
    Shadow box!

    What she said. Jillian Michaels said something like this on one of her videos I was doing earlier.
  • Pualana
    Pualana Posts: 15
    Swimming is great way to go.... I don't know where you live, but the YMCA up by me have various modified exercise programs for those who need it...they even have daily chair based exercises!
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    Pilates


    this and any floor ex. Also abs baby, work those abs you don't have so you can have some! :wink:
  • iluvprettyshoes
    iluvprettyshoes Posts: 605 Member
    Google or Youtube "Sit and Be Fit"
    It's a type of aerobic exercise. I have a friend that's an instructor.
  • Justkf
    Justkf Posts: 208 Member
    pilates mat work
  • Live4More
    Live4More Posts: 177 Member
    I am awaiting knee replacement surgery and also cannot run, nor can I walk very far without great pain. I do deep-water jogging.... my version of it anyway. Can't bend my knees much so I get in the deep water and do straight leg lifts as high as I can and arm punches... I go as fast and hard as I can and it is a workout. Also, for the abs, you can get a stability ball. Once you sit on it and are balanced, slowly walk yourself frontwards until your shoulders are laying on the ball. Then put your hands behind your head (don't interlace your fingers) and do ab crunches. When you're done, just slowly walk yourself back into a sitting position. Hope this helps. Good luck!!
  • jkcrawford
    jkcrawford Posts: 435 Member
    I hurt my foot today, not sure what happened. So I did some squats(which i could do with little pressure on the sore spot) and leg lifts from my chair as it hurts to put weight on my foot. You can also do arm curls, just try and do a little something to keep your body moving. Get well soon.
  • GenesisandEden
    GenesisandEden Posts: 338 Member
    I can hardly walk but I can ride and ride and ride ... =) i love it
  • sadein
    sadein Posts: 40
    You tried the bike? That's what I did after a severely sprained ankle. Otherwise, if you don't have access to a pool, Pilates is good.
  • BrownEyedGrrl
    BrownEyedGrrl Posts: 144 Member
    Google sitting cardio exercises or sitting cardio routines. There are a few good ones on sparkpeople.com and also on youtube. They really get your heart pumping even if you can't move your legs. Also do crunches, etc.

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