Upper body aerobics

There are "arm bicycles" you can get, my husband has used them in physical therapy and they seemed to get his heart rate going decently, plus it's easy to do while watching TV. I like to spin poi sometimes for fun, which is spinning 2 balls on cords in different patterns like a dance, maybe google it and see if this is something you could do?

I had major foot surgery a few years back and my doctor gave me a wet suit gear type device for my foot and encouraged me to go to the pool and to use it the very day after getting home! Getting in and out of the water on only one foot posed its challenges as I was not to bare any weight whatsoever on the foot. And for awhile couldn't use that foot to kick with obviously but swimming with one leg and two arms still gave me a good cardio workout. I can call the office and find out the name of the device if it turns out this is an option for you. I do remember it is pricey (in the $100 plus a little more price range if I remember accurately.)

Never considered an arm bike. Great idea.

Hey what surgery are you doing? I am having surgery on my right foot on Friday and a little nervouse about the exercise. I will be doing the arm bike a few days after the surgery. I have a sesamoid fracture.

I will be having surgery on my right foot in May, so my normal workout routine (high impact aerobics classes, running on the treadmill, using the step machine) will have to be put on hold for 2-6 months. However, it took me so long to stop being lazy and start working out; I don't want an excuse to go back to my old ways! Anyone have any suggestions for good, calorie burning upper body workouts (or any kind of workout I can do with a hurt foot)?


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I was scheduled to have surgery next week on my left foot and that was going to put my workout routine on hold as well. I decided to purchase a "battling rope". If you've never tried it, don't be fooled by the youtube vids or the concept. These ropes will kick your rear-end. I ended up have to reschedule my surgery but order the rope beforehand. It's been a nice addition to my current routine and will definitely come in handy when I'm temporarily not able to perform higher-impact workouts.