Broken Foot Now What

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CrazyAunt72
CrazyAunt72 Posts: 3 Member
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I need help keeping active, I've lost 65 pounds so far and now have a broken foot. I would like suggestions and ideas on how to keep my fitness up and calories down while I heal these next 2 months. I've finished one month but I have the Holidays approaching and no way to really get much cardio.

Help???

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  • tiggerlove
    tiggerlove Posts: 225 Member
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    I had total knee replacement so in a way I know how you feel. You can do some light weights with no rest..it does burn calories. Good Luck..Stay Strong
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    Maybe try running a Netflix marathon? That's what I would do.
  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    edited December 2015
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    There are actually lots of youtube workout videos specifically for that purpose.

    A quick search showed up for example
    "Footless workout": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOQhbcusYZY
    "Cardio workout on a chair": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOYaGBDO9vo
    "40-Minute Seated Chair Cardio and Strength Workout " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xC9khisFPA
    "Broken ankle exercise video" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghKN5IPwAPk

    .... and many more, you get the idea :smile:

    I didn't do any of them, possible that not all of them are good, but you should be able to find lots of inspiration.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
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    What kind of cast/brace are you wearing? Are you able to take it off and get into the water, or even wear it in the water? If this is possible, look into a deep water aerobics class. They are no impact and really good workouts. I was able to take one when I was in the boot, I just had to wrap my foot while I was in the water.
  • Curtruns
    Curtruns Posts: 510 Member
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    Volunteer at races. It will keep you on your feet and in the fresh air as well as provide some motivation to get back out there as soon as you can!
  • ScubaSteve1962
    ScubaSteve1962 Posts: 612 Member
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    If you didn't break the skin try swimming, or water aerobics, I had a broken ankle, did swimming finished my scuba certification, and a dive trip before being able to walk without the boot.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
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    Ive had stints of years where I was unable to walk. You just do whatever you can physically. I wouldn't stress on cardio per sae, its not needed to lose weight. Just adjust your calorie intake with what you are able to do physically.
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,543 Member
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    CrazyAunt72 wrote: »
    I need help keeping active, I've lost 65 pounds so far and now have a broken foot. I would like suggestions and ideas on how to keep my fitness up and calories down while I heal these next 2 months. I've finished one month but I have the Holidays approaching and no way to really get much cardio.

    Help???

    Keeping your calories down is as simple as adjusting your intake to make up for no added exercise.

    I'm a little confused. So you're only down for another month? If that's the case, I'd just focus on healing and get back to your regularly scheduled exercise after that.

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