I'M SCREWED - CARDIO IDEAS??

edaaff
edaaff Posts: 15 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have two injured ankles, but I NEED to get some cardio in, especially after having over eaten today.

I have an elliptical but even that is agitating and causing more swelling.

I feel like for the next week I'll be stuck with crunches/reverse and girl push ups, which aren't going to burn the calories I need to burn
Any one know anything.?

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  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    Swim
  • KevinNewton
    KevinNewton Posts: 6
    Do some research on barbell complex's if you have access to that type of equipment, If ankles are bothering you theres way to do them seated if need be. That will help get that heart rate up.
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    Get a hand peddled recumbent bike.
  • edaaff
    edaaff Posts: 15 Member
    Swim
    good idea. But there are no public pools around where I live, closet thing is a little beach, but that's still a 20minute drive.
    Might have to make the sacrifice in gas
  • edaaff
    edaaff Posts: 15 Member
    Get a hand peddled recumbent bike.

    umm you mean like a spin bike? or is this something completely different
  • redhousecat
    redhousecat Posts: 584 Member
    swimming is perfect. Cycling is almost perfect (as long as you aren't clipped in)
  • carrietehbear
    carrietehbear Posts: 384 Member
    Seated boxing?
  • redhousecat
    redhousecat Posts: 584 Member
    oh, and battling ropes.
  • CopyCat97
    CopyCat97 Posts: 75 Member
    There are some Wii games that you can do that does not require you to use your feet. Like Wii boxing.
  • stronglikebull
    stronglikebull Posts: 402
    shadow boxing will destroy you. one of the biggest loser contestants a couple seasons ago injured his knee and lost FORTY pounds shadow boxing. i bet youtube has a bunch of videos you can follow.
  • judith3horns
    judith3horns Posts: 4
    punches, definitely. Do them from a squatting position, but if that's too painful, you can sit, just move fast!
  • edaaff
    edaaff Posts: 15 Member
    shadow boxing will destroy you. one of the biggest loser contestants a couple seasons ago injured his knee and lost FORTY pounds shadow boxing. i bet youtube has a bunch of videos you can follow.

    Ill have to check that out! and I can do it along to my favorite fiona apple song "shadow boxer" ;D
  • JWmovin4ward
    JWmovin4ward Posts: 179 Member
    Seated boxing?

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  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    I second any kind of boxing. Its amazing how many calories I burn punching the air.
  • jwoffindin
    jwoffindin Posts: 13 Member
    Boxing will give you absolutely great cardio workout if you've access to a bag & some gloves... there's a reason boxing rounds are "only" 3 minutes :-)

    Also, I'm no physio, but maybe taping your ankles during boxing may prevent further injury while still allowing you to get a good cardio session in.
  • mhuch110
    mhuch110 Posts: 130 Member
    They all beat me too it! YES....punches! Good luck and hope your ankles heal quickly!
  • meko1975
    meko1975 Posts: 5 Member
    I purchased an inexpensive peddle bike on home shopping network.

    Here is the link http://www.hsn.com/health-fitness/stamina-instride-adjustable-height-cycle_p-6622509_xp.aspx. It was 38.00 plus shipping but I live in Alaska so shipping was a bit more. I placed this on a table and used this while I wasn't able to workout with my lower body due to tendonitis in my hips. You could give this a try? Good luck!
  • jallison12
    jallison12 Posts: 83
    I've done step machine with a twisted ankle and creaky knees. Zero impact and if you keep you feet flat on the platform your ankle does not flex much. With good ankles I did a 30 min (max allowed on machine) then a 20 min and burned 1003 cals on Friday
    I gave myself a ^5

    Like this one:
    http://www.weighttrainingmachine.com/star-trac-pro-series-stepper

    Or what about rowing?

    Edit: I should have asked if you were in a gym, duh! Sorry.
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    Get a hand peddled recumbent bike.

    umm you mean like a spin bike? or is this something completely different


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  • redhousecat
    redhousecat Posts: 584 Member
    when I was learning real boxing, foot movement was crucial. One would think that would adversely affect weak ankles.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Eat less until you heal up?
  • recoiljpr
    recoiljpr Posts: 292
    Eat less until you heal up?

    Agreed. If your injured, your body needs the time to heal properly. Pushing an already hurt body is a recipe for disaster. A week or so being off to heal a sprain is a heck of a lot better then 6 months of healing because of a ruptured tendon, etc.
  • kaervaak
    kaervaak Posts: 274 Member
    Hop on a Rowing machine. Way better workout than an elliptical even if your ankles aren't injured.
  • spinqueen72
    spinqueen72 Posts: 406 Member
    rowing machines
    swimming
    shadow boxing while sitting on an exercise ball


    a spin bike would be fine...if you aren't strapped in...and you have it on the lowest gear to pedal fast.
    I've done the spin bike with an injured knee, and also an injured hip. it helped a lot
  • cassylee
    cassylee Posts: 107 Member
    I pulled my ham string in November. Still exercise as normal for a couple of weeks and then bam, I couldn't walk and was on crutches. It took me a good 3 months of Physio before I could walk without pain and then another 3 months before I could get back into normal exercise. So my advise is stop exercising for a week or two off especially any area that has to do with your injury. Your body needs to heal.

    Although, I had wished I known about the shadow boxing. I could have done that while I was lying in bed recovering. I am going to try that. Thanks to all who gave that idea.
  • glovepuppet
    glovepuppet Posts: 1,710 Member
    lol, can you hula hoop?

    i'd be going with the punch bag.

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