Injured- how to burn calories in a chair?
gabriola
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I have been very active my whole life. I love to move! I have had various associated injuries over the years, but nothing that stopped me. I would dance on crutches!
However, since I turned 50, this wear and tear has slowed me down, and I have gained 20 pounds. I have been favoring a bad knee, then a few days ago I partially tore my achilles, due to the altered gait protecting my knee. :-( I have had achilles tendonitis for 20 years, so this is not likely to heal well... In addition, my lower back has acted up. In addition, I had a melanoma which makes me afraid to swim outdoors. There is not an indoor pool nearby. OUCH!!!!
So. I decided I will be hungry for the rest of my life. That will be the new normal for me. I have lost 8 pounds (YAY). Here I am, out of work, in 2 cast-boots, with a bad knee, using crutches for more that 20 steps. Even grocery shopping is off my list of activities for now.
HELP! How to maintain a minimum level of muscle strength, and burn a few calories while non- weight bearing, without straining my back? I am not willing to give up. My brain, and heart, and hands still work, as my body fails me...
However, since I turned 50, this wear and tear has slowed me down, and I have gained 20 pounds. I have been favoring a bad knee, then a few days ago I partially tore my achilles, due to the altered gait protecting my knee. :-( I have had achilles tendonitis for 20 years, so this is not likely to heal well... In addition, my lower back has acted up. In addition, I had a melanoma which makes me afraid to swim outdoors. There is not an indoor pool nearby. OUCH!!!!
So. I decided I will be hungry for the rest of my life. That will be the new normal for me. I have lost 8 pounds (YAY). Here I am, out of work, in 2 cast-boots, with a bad knee, using crutches for more that 20 steps. Even grocery shopping is off my list of activities for now.
HELP! How to maintain a minimum level of muscle strength, and burn a few calories while non- weight bearing, without straining my back? I am not willing to give up. My brain, and heart, and hands still work, as my body fails me...
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Well, I don't think you'll burn many calories but if you're interested in maintaining flexibility, mobility, there are videos on youtube, DVDs and chair yoga classes that will help. I would look for non profit yoga studios in your area.
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Can you use your upper body? If you go for it, different punches (particularly holding weights whilst you do it) can be a decent calorie burner0
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two words.
shadow. boxing.0 -
Great ideas- I didn't know about shadowboxing- found this video to start with
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q1-FyHyWpw
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Our local YMCA has several machines that similar to a bike but for your arms. They are used to get your heart rate up while you sit in a chair.0
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I found a little pedal machine, that can go under the desk- move gently while typing or working.
Its like half an exercise bike. Can also be used for arms
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1VDNQA/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2TXLXKNXCHNPL0
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