Cardio Training when you can't run

geoalehay · Post by **geoalehay** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:28 pm

What effective cardio training can be done to maintain fitness when you can't run either due to injury or any other reason?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:34 pm

If your body can handle it use an Exercise Bike, or go swimming.

kramet · Post by **kramet** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:30 pm

I recommend an elliptical machine if u have access to one. work ur way from 15 mins a day and add about 5 mins a week untill u get to 30 mins. there's less strain on ur joints as well as ur heels and feet. i usually have problems with too much pressure on the heels of feet. this machine helped me lose 25 lbs. in a month. of course diet was involved but i could also notice the reduction in body fat as well as a tone look.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:40 pm

A fairly good option, the only issue there is the upper body is still bearign weight on the lower body.

If you can handle it g-hay, then it can be an option, but if it does cause any possible knee issues, I'd not do it, incase it hinders recovery, as Swimming and E B work, shouldn't directly load Torso weight onto the Knees.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:35 pm

Not questioning that, but in your opinion, owing to the way Rowing causes quite significant flexion of the Knee area, from a Bent to an almost locked out position, wouldn't it be likely to aggrevate or impeded healing of any injuries around the area?

I ask as you may have tried this kind of thing in such a situation, and I haven't. Personally I would err on the side of injury aggrevation / impedence of healing, in own mind, but you may feel differently, and I will respect that

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