broken toe :(:(:(

avimoo
avimoo Posts: 67 Member
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Went out on saturday night and broke my toe. Can anybody advise me on what exercise I can do now. Really want to do some exercise. Normally I do walking and use the rowing machine which I can't do until my toe gets better. So frustrated x

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  • melanie3103
    melanie3103 Posts: 246 Member
    I've recently had an op on my big toe - and I would steer clear of "traditional CV work" - anything with an "impact".

    Maybe just do weights ? I know not a typical "cardio exercise" but if you lift a weight that is light enough you can repeat sets as a decent pace, you WILL sweat and burn fat!

    I used to think that unless I got really sweaty in the gym, there was no point - I've been pleasantly surprised - I;ve noticed my shape changing massively AND I do sweat (like I do on the treadmill!) - besides it's better than nothing right ?

    Definitely no "standard cardio" - agree with the others on here - you will make it worse... get well soon xx
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    My gym has an arm cycle for people who can't use their legs - does yours perhaps have one? They look a little odd, but apparently give a very good workout.
  • hewhoiscd
    hewhoiscd Posts: 1,029 Member
    Swim ;)
  • melanie3103
    melanie3103 Posts: 246 Member
    I'm not sure you should be swimming with a broken toe. I'm no expert though.
  • jankaf
    jankaf Posts: 4 Member
    You can absolutely swim with a broken toe!
  • melanie3103
    melanie3103 Posts: 246 Member
    OK - assumed it would be bandaged up thought, rather than "can't" physically.

    Good luck x
  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    swimming was my intiital thought too even if you swam without using your legs (great for the arms) :) You could do strength training like the crunches and dips challenges going today :)
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