Working out with an injury

Moonlitdove
Moonlitdove Posts: 7
edited September 23 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all!

Okay so I sprained my ankle last week and thus took a week off from workouts. Now it's still not 100 percent but I really want to do something to burn some calories!

Any tips? Is it all going to be crunches from now on? I can't even really walk on the foot yet so even just simple walking isn't really an option.

Any help would be awesome but please keep in mind I don't have a pool I can use at the moment so unfortunately swimming is out even though it would be the best option I'm sure!

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  • acknan
    acknan Posts: 261 Member
    Any chance that you could use an exercise bike, but rest the injured foot on a stool or non-moving part of the bike???
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    I know it doesn't seem like it would help, but I remember seeing that shadow boxing is a good cardio workout with a lower body injury. Just sit on a bench or chair and box into the air with both arms, separately, and a fast pace. You can really work up a sweat! Plus, there's always weight lifting stuff you can do with upper body and maybe even some lower body if it doesn't put stress on your ankle!

    Good luck!
  • caitlinlws
    caitlinlws Posts: 401 Member
    I just had 2 weeks off from working out due to achilles tendinitis....during that time I did a pilates video (skipping the exercises that would put stress on my tendons), lots of crunches, push ups (maybe if those bothered your ankle you could do them from your knees?), and lots of weight lifting with some 3lb dumbells I had at home (either exercises sitting down, or standing still to not aggravate my injury. Hope this helps!!
  • Moonlitdove
    Moonlitdove Posts: 7
    Oh Thank you all so much!

    Great tips! I didn't even think about doing weights for some reason! And I could definitely do some pilates dvds! Great to know I don't have to come to a standstill just because the icy weather got the best of me!
  • PattiPositive
    PattiPositive Posts: 71
    Stay off of it, ice and heat. Read up on care online. If you have a stationary bike use it instead. Get an ankle brace for walking when your ready. Nothing bulky. It also helps keep the swelling down. How long ago did you sprain? They can take a couple months or more to get back in shape. also look up towel exercises. How and when to do them.

    I have a ankle that has had multiple sprains. The last one took 4 months to get back in shape. But I don't give up. I just get back in and now I don't exercise with out a brace. I also am careful where I go walking.

    Good Luck and if you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. Also, If you see a Dr. Make sure they understand sport injuries. It really makes a difference in the healing process.
  • AmeMahoney
    AmeMahoney Posts: 232
    Lift weights. You can do tons of upper (and some lower) body exercises. Muscle ups your metabolism anyway and is much better than day after day of cardio only. Low reps with heavy weights builds muscle fast.
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