I have 2 sprained ankles, any cardio workouts I could do w/o using my legs?
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Try biking, I can usually do that after spraining my ankles. It'll also help improve the circulation and lead to faster recovery. If not, try the arm bicycle. I don't know if you have one of those at the physical therapist or at the local gym but you peddal with your arms instead of your legs...I think that's harder than running or biking. Swimming's good too..not the freestyle because that'll just hurt, but try breaststroke.
got a pool? tread water with just your arms. or even do some light swimming, just take it easy.
Why do u not do hot and cold fomentation and then go for a walk? 2 months is an abnormally long period of rest after such injury.
Eat only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Nothing other than water in between. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%.
Chew each morsel at least 32 times. Do not touch articles of food or the cutlery in between. This will activate ur body to generate strong signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals.
Take light exercises and brisk walks (minimum 20 min duration) regularly preferably twice a day.
U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time. Do not be in a hurry. It is however to be noted that one cannot change the shape or size of different parts of the body.
Sure..u can go swimming. The water resistance will actually help your sprains but don't overdo it.Or u can perform bicep curls with 5 to 10 lb weights. Strength training will get your heart pumping in no time. Don't worry..women don't bulk up less they're on steroids! Your arms will actly appear long and lean..think Jessica Alba.
Swimming or biking
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