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A cardio plan for a guy with a injured ankle?

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« on: October 06, 2010, 06:59:05 PM »
Hi! About 2-3 weeks ago, I tore one of my tendons in my ankle and have been out of football. I have already gained 8 pounds and want to know if there is a cardio plan that doesn't require use of my ankle.
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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2010, 07:52:53 PM »
There is not much to do. There is a machine that I used when recovering that had you just using your arms while turning a wheel. I can't remember its name. But I would not push the ankle. You could make your recovery time last much longer.
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    « Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 06:07:24 AM »
    Punch a bag, go swimming with one leg and if you have problems staying on the surface use floating device Wink
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    « Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 07:49:54 AM »
    Maybe you could try a no rest upper body dumbbell routine with medium to light weight.
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    « Reply #4 on: October 07, 2010, 05:36:14 PM »
    a handbike, many gyms have these

    swimming if the doctor gives you the green light for that

    stationary bike pressing on heel rather than ball if doctor allows that
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    « Reply #5 on: October 08, 2010, 01:46:54 PM »
    Rowing machine also works I don't think it would put any strain on the ankle too.
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    « Reply #6 on: October 08, 2010, 02:25:17 PM »
    lots of fun stuff you can do

    • sledgehammer workouts without Jumping jacks of course
    • power rope workouts
    • Arm bike or Pro2 intervals (google Sci-fit pro 2 arm bikes)
    • You can use an elliptical depending on how bad your ankle is
    • walking on hands using a wall for support - do 10 yard fast (30sec break) repeat for 10 minutes
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    « Reply #7 on: October 08, 2010, 05:54:14 PM »
    Hand bikes, you could be in a wheelchair and use it  Grin
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