Foot injury, 30DS, can't do jumping jacks anymore

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SkinnyMarni3
SkinnyMarni3 Posts: 73 Member
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Hello,

I've been doing the 30DS for some time now, but recently I have injured my foot doing jumping jacks without shoes (i don't have fitness shoes yet)...
Now I cannot do jumping jacks or any kind of jumping exercise until my foot heals...
But I really want to keep doing the dvd, I really like it and I really like the results, too.

Any idea what I could do during the cardio circuits? I've tried going on the elliptical full intensity instead but it doesn't make me nearly as tired as jumping rope/jumping jacks; and then when I was done with the DVD I didn't feel like dying, so I didn't feel like the workout had been as effective as it could have been...

Waiting for your suggestions... Thank you :)

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,529 Member
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    Kettlebell/dumbell swings with speed.

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    swimming
  • CopperB73
    CopperB73 Posts: 39 Member
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    I guess you could use an everyday object of the right weight if you don't have a kettlebell? Or at least to begin with to find out whether this works before spending on equipment?

    Here's someone doing dumbell rows with one of those big plastic containers milk comes in:
    http://youtu.be/qvhHhDNjtxM
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
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    Hello,

    I've been doing the 30DS for some time now, but recently I have injured my foot doing jumping jacks without shoes (i don't have fitness shoes yet)...
    Now I cannot do jumping jacks or any kind of jumping exercise until my foot heals...
    But I really want to keep doing the dvd, I really like it and I really like the results, too.

    Any idea what I could do during the cardio circuits? I've tried going on the elliptical full intensity instead but it doesn't make me nearly as tired as jumping rope/jumping jacks; and then when I was done with the DVD I didn't feel like dying, so I didn't feel like the workout had been as effective as it could have been...

    Waiting for your suggestions... Thank you :)

    (quote)

    Could you jog in place? I broke my toe back in September and know how you feel. Also doing 30DS and didn't have free weights. So used kettlebells--which works but is awkward! What kind of injury to your foot? How long ago?
  • Rosannajo88
    Rosannajo88 Posts: 212 Member
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    The punches that Gillian does in 30DS level 1, just squat down lower and punch with all your might, thats what I did when i injured my ankle xx
  • SkinnyMarni3
    SkinnyMarni3 Posts: 73 Member
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    Kettlebell/dumbell swings with speed.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Sounds like a good idea! I only have 2 dumbells of 3kg (6.6 lbs) each, is it enough?
  • SkinnyMarni3
    SkinnyMarni3 Posts: 73 Member
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    The punches that Gillian does in 30DS level 1, just squat down lower and punch with all your might, thats what I did when i injured my ankle xx

    I do those but not very tiring, even if i punch hard lol!
  • SkinnyMarni3
    SkinnyMarni3 Posts: 73 Member
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    Could you jog in place? I broke my toe back in September and know how you feel. Also doing 30DS and didn't have free weights. So used kettlebells--which works but is awkward! What kind of injury to your foot? How long ago?

    Can't jog in place, it hurts too :/
    I think I sprained it, it hurts at the arch of my foot... Haven't seen a doctor, letting it rest and see what happens.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,529 Member
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    Kettlebell/dumbell swings with speed.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Sounds like a good idea! I only have 2 dumbells of 3kg (6.6 lbs) each, is it enough?
    Hold them together and swing away!

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • SkinnyMarni3
    SkinnyMarni3 Posts: 73 Member
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    Hold them together and swing away!

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Haha I'm scared I will hit myself on the head with them but I will try! Thanks

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