Cardio ideas? - Limited leg use
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grigglipuff
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Just found out I can't move my Achilles' tendon for a month...I guess it's strength training time? I was told I can do gentle yoga and swim lightly too.
Any suggestions for adding some cardio sans legs? Haha
Any suggestions for adding some cardio sans legs? Haha
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Swim! If your injury doesn't allow you to use your legs/feet to kick, then use a pull buoy in between your knees.1
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Swimming most definitely! Cycling can be low impact on your joints, but as you push the pedals you'll be flexing your foot which probably will trigger the achilles. If your gym has an UBE (upper body ergometer/arm bike), you could try that! Gets your heart pumping but you're using your upper extremities instead of lower.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/172449-arm-bike-benefits/
http://www.fitnessexchange.com/blog/benefits-of-upper-body-ergometer/1
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