alternative cardio for sprained ankle

clairedelune77
clairedelune77 Posts: 5 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello - does anyone know if any "cardio" excercise that can be done with a level 2 sprained ankle? I was thinking about biking, but my ankle still hurts and my pool is not open yet...

Before I sprained my ankle I was walking 4-5 miles a day and jogging at times, so sitting here not doing anything is driving me a bit crazy. It has been a little over a week and dr said wait 6-8 weeks before walking or jogging...

Any ideas? I have tried to do more weights and crunches and such to help off set...

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  • wembleyruns
    wembleyruns Posts: 4
    Do you have access to a rowing machine?
  • clairedelune77
    clairedelune77 Posts: 5 Member
    no, I don't have access to a gym. I have a treadmill and an elliptical and maybe access to a recumbant bike...
  • shiseido_faerie
    shiseido_faerie Posts: 771 Member
    boxing....like punching/kicking the air.
  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    boxing....like punching/kicking the air.

    Agreed. In the 30DS, Jillian recommends punches for cardio with a lower body injury. I'm always surprised at what a workout it is.
  • clairedelune77
    clairedelune77 Posts: 5 Member
    thanks - will have to try that...

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