How To Train For Fitness If You Cant Run?
I lost the use of my left leg in a training accident with the army nearly a yr ago. While i was a soldier I used to run or cycle 10/15 km a day at least. Now I can hardly walk without a stick.
Because of this my fitness and health is suffering. I eat healthy but weight * about 25lbs* is creeping up. Is there ANY cardiovasculer training I can do that will keep me fit, burn off calories and not make me look like a nugget while doing it?!
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November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
My advice to you would be that you need to slightly drop your calorific intake. It is likely that your intake has stayed as high as it was when you were training every day which has led to you storing those excess calories. As for keeping fit, there is swimming, maybe rowing and just a good old blast in the gym. In my gym there is a rope pull grappler machine which is completely knackering and just involves the arms. Basically anything that raises your heart rate and makes you sweat. I would definetely drop your calories, or change the fat and carbs in your diet for more protein. All the best
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
lots of great exercises out there for you. read tips and articles on exercises on this site
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Since you liked to cycle before, why not try the links below for specialized bicycles for people with specialized needs. Maybe you’ll find something to help get you back in shape. Good luck.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Swim my friend, swim. Zero impact and awesome cardio.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
just like everyone else is suggesting - swimming is your best bet.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Swim.. weights
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
A rowing machine is great - all upper body. If you can swim, then that’s a great holistic cardio exercise. Is there any way you could use a cycling machine? It’s not going to be as enjoyable as a real bike ride, but it might work.
If the leg got damaged while you were in the army, then they should be paying for your therapy, so go see a decent physiotherapist, and come up with exercises you can do.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
yoga is excellent for a mixture of cardio (even though it doesnt feel like it) and stretching…..
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
u could buy a wheelchair and “run” with it… seriously buy one just for exercising… its great cardio and will develop ur upper body like crazy!
November 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Can you swim?