As you guys know, I have a torn fascia, along with PF, which means being on my feet for too long leaves me in quite a bit of pain.
Even things like shopping for too long can leave me debilitated later. The other day I walked around Target for about an hour and spent the rest of the evening in terrible pain. So…walking is out.
The podiatrist told me that the PF is going to take 3-4 months to fully heal, and I don’t want to stop working out for that length of time. I’m close to my WLS goal requirement, and I don’t want to let this injury prevent me from getting it. Ironically enough, one of the treatments of PF is losing weight.
My go-to workouts lately have been biking (both outside and on the recumbent bike at the gym) and swimming. But those are so limited. As the weather turns cold, I’m less likely to want to wet (not to mention the curly hair factor). Biking is good, but it can be so boring, no matter how great the workout playlist I’m listening to is.
I know I need to hit an aqua aerobics class, but again, the being-wet-and-cold-in-winter factor. I think I’m just going to have to get over that one and not be a wimp.
So, I’m turning to you guys. What suggestions do you have for “off my feet” workouts that can help me get my cardio in?
(Keep in mind that I’m not supposed to be barefoot, so as much as I’d like to do yoga, I don’t think it’s an option right now).
Amber @ Hungry 4 a Healthy Life suggested working out with a big exercise ball, which reminded me that I bought a series of DVDs 3 years ago that use the ball. I think most of those are strength training, but there might be a few heart-pumping moves I can check out.
Bella on the Beach 
Gosh..my first thought would be my bike, but I fee differently about it. It’s incredibly liberating for me..
What about sitting in a firm chair and doing punches? If you’re punching with good form you could even use a 3 or 3 pound weight, and believe me…it gets your heart rate going after a little while.
Hang in there!!!
Thanks, Kenlie! I do love riding my bike outside, but it’s been raining here, and as much as I love my beach crusier, this girl just doesn’t ride in the rain!! 😉 I find riding the bike at the gym boring, but then again the bikes face the free weights, so there is EXCELLENT people watching/eye candy. Hmmm, maybe I need to recant that “boring” statement. lol.
As someone who is battling the exact same injury & growing more frustrated each day, I second the punches idea. I’ve been biking continuously, thanks to a mag trainer & my Netflix, but with little results. I can’t swim, so I’ve taken Jillian Michaels’ suggestion of shadow boxing. It gets my heart rate up & I don’t have to do much w/my foot, which is nice. Hang in there!!!
Thanks so much for your comment! Great idea. I’m going to look up shadow boxing routines.
I like Kenlie’s idea of punching a lot. Most of the cardio I think of involves being on your feet, so I’d say my best advice would be to suck up the boredom/chill factor. You’re close to your goal, so treat the boring exercise time as just another obligation, something that has to get done. Obviously if you can get your sister or a friend to go at the same time and that would help, but since coordinating schedules is hard, you’ve got to get yourself used to going it alone. Maybe get a big warm sweatshirt you can keep right on the side of the pool to feel warm right after? Sorry I don’t have anything good to add… really feeling your pain and wishing it hadn’t happened!
I agree. I hadn’t thought of punching, but it’s a great idea. And your pint is the best. This is the time to just keep my head down, keep the goal in mind, and just do it, boring or not. Thanks for that reminder.
There are several core exercises that you can work on – ab crunches, leg raises, push-ups, plank (even on your knees is a workout). Plus I’d focus on upper body exercises – particularly with weights so that it can help you build muscle which will help burn more calories too 🙂
Core work is a great idea, thanks!