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Exercise with bad ankle? |
I sprained my ankle about a month ago. It was a terrible sprain. I'm in Physical therapy now. I have gained about 6 pounds nursing this ankle (and eating while I did it). I want to get back into some exercise. The physical therapist says to do the stationary bike. I find that so boring. What else can I do with this ankle that will give me some cardio. I'm used to going "hard" with my cardio (spin classes, running). This is so frustrating. Any suggestions? Try your favorite music while cycling or, if at home, pop in a movie while on the cycle. Swimming won't work your legs? Someone never heard of kicking! Anyway, swimming is usually something I also advise to my patients. But be sure to discuss with YOUR PT. Exercise can be fun, but this may be a time you do it out of necessity rather than fun...once on the mend, think of all the things you can return to doing. Good luck Source(s): PT do whatever the physio says and ignore any comments to your question. they aren't trained and shouldn't be giving advice on an injury. personal trainer/nutritionist I always walked with a bad ankle- no matter HOW horrible it was even when it was excruciating pain I would get out and walk and drag that leg if I had to. but I kept moving. It eventually feels better and the pain goes away. I wouldn't jump rope or run tho' Swimming - but only use your upper body. Grinder. Weight Training with very little break in between exercises. Good chance to really work on your diet. You can cycle with that ankle??? Do interval training on a stationary bike. Go hard for 8 seconds, peddle slow for 12 seconds; then repeat. Do it for 20 minutes three times a week. It is very very hard. very intense. Research has shown it to be 9 times more effective for fat lose than continous cycling. |
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