Truscifi Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Ok ladies, I need suggestions for ways to exercise without being on my feet. I injured my calf and ankle 2 weeks ago and while I did stop my exercise routine (jogging and karate) I didn't take care of or stay off it like I should have. It is still swollen and bruised and seems to be getting worse. It is driving me crazy not exercising, but I don't know what to do that won't aggravate the injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 try pilates. Many of them are exercises only on your back. http://www.exercisetv.tv has lots of free ones online for you to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 That site looks great. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Ok ladies, I need suggestions for ways to exercise without being on my feet. I injured my calf and ankle 2 weeks ago and while I did stop my exercise routine (jogging and karate) I didn't take care of or stay off it like I should have. It is still swollen and bruised and seems to be getting worse. It is driving me crazy not exercising, but I don't know what to do that won't aggravate the injury. Can you do strength training? What about walking (I know it involves your ankle, but maybe a slow pace is doable without injuring it further but help to preserve your sanity)? Are you keeping it wrapped? If it's a sprain, it can take a long time to heal. It stinks :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 It involves a lot of ankle motion, but it isn't weight-bearing. I hear great things about aerobics classes in the pool, and water-jogging (I think that requires a weight belt and shoes). Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 I can dig out my old hand weights and use those, and I have been doing pushups (with my ankles crossed so the injured one is off the floor and not bearing weight) and crunches. I think walking is out even with it wrapped, but my sensei said tonight's first class will be a low impact one at least one the lower extremities - probably self defense practice - so I might try it with my ankle wrapped. Also, I found a pilates video on the site PP recommended that looks good. It is only about 10 minutes so I think I will try it and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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