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« on: November 06, 2009, 11:53:14 PM »

i have a single problem. . .
i broke my foot 2 months ago . . . 
to be especific 4 toes of my left foot (LOL)
my question is
what kind of cardio can i do without moving my foot alot or putting to much pressure on it ?
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 12:41:06 AM »

hmm.  If you have strong arms i guess swimming might be an option?
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2009, 05:24:20 AM »

could try the rowing machine
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2009, 05:39:44 AM »

I got an brken foot 5 months ago, i think biking very carefully. Grin
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2009, 07:44:22 AM »

I would say swimming with a pull buoy placed in between your ankles so your feet stay and don't react to the swimming by kicking.
With the buoy placed between your feet, only use your arms to swim.

I used to do this for P.E. and no one liked it, it was rather difficult.
Maybe you can perfect it!
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2009, 10:44:24 AM »

Are you able to stand up? If so, try punching bag, but do it lightly, dont put unneeded pressure on your foot
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2009, 11:07:07 AM »

yes i am able to walk and stand up and all that stuff
the thing is that it hurts alot when i put some kind of pressure on it.

thanks for all the replies but im dont have the facility of a swimming pool or something related.

i was thinking more like in idont know punching the air with rubber bands or something like that
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2009, 11:09:31 AM »

cycling can be an option, you would just have to insert your feet deeper into the pedals so the middle of your feet are on the pedal, and the front where your toes are would not experience any pressure.
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2009, 05:47:13 PM »

like some one said, if you are working out in a gym you'll most likely have there a rowing machine, I personally use it for cardio and it gets my hurt rate pumping faster than running and I feel my legs burning faster and it also works your back or biceps, depends on how you hold it.



it should look like the link above
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2009, 08:21:45 PM »

get a speed bag or heavy boxing bag
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2009, 09:51:58 PM »

You stated earlier that it hurts when you put pressure on your foot.
Don't put any pressure on it or you're only hurting it more.
I wouldn't suggest the speed beg or he heavy bag because you'll have to be standing.
Do something that will keep your leg secure and ensure that there will be no body pressure or any other pressure at all toward your foot.
I hope you figure this out soon, good luck!
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2009, 08:40:03 AM »

Man be very carefull with your foot, i got and broken foot in april and i could start to run in august so try to get away all injuries.
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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2009, 12:18:07 PM »

wood choping. Basicly you need to activate at least 1/6 (not sure about this number, did know it once...) of your muscularity and it has to be a steady, lasting moting. So chopping wood, or "abusing" a sledge hammer may be an option...
In fact i think even low weight benchpress for an hour should be considered cardio....
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