Supragal Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I normally run quite a lot, 6 or 7 days a week between 2 and 5 miles a day. However I've injured my foot, I've rested it for a week now and it's still bad so I need to find an alternative until I can run again... no funny comments... So it needs to be exercise that doesn't involve my foot and that I can do in my house for free. I already lift weights so I don't want to increase that as I have no desire to look like a bloke, although I could add in additional ones I suppose. However the only thing I can think of is sit ups and I don't think I can do an hour of sit ups a day!! Any suggestions?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Seems like you exercise alot! I think we need pics to ascertain the best exercise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Sit ups, squats, tricep dips, leg lifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Sex? Ironing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 There's no way you'll ever look like a bloke Rosie! As for exercise, maybe a cycling or rowing machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 rowing? cycling? or http://hundredpushups.com/ http://www.twohundredsitups.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Cycling and rowing still use my foot too much I fear Plus my bike is broken at the mo and I don't have a rowing machine!! I'm going to google squats, tricep dips, leg lifts now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeyboy2k Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Cycling and rowing still use my foot too much I fear Plus my bike is broken at the mo and I don't have a rowing machine!! I'm going to google squats, tricep dips, leg lifts now... I wouldn't recommend squats with a dodgy foot. I'd only do exercies which involve either sitting or lying down with light weights or maybe one of those big elastic band things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Cycling and rowing still use my foot too much I fear Plus my bike is broken at the mo and I don't have a rowing machine!! I'm going to google squats, tricep dips, leg lifts now... Its less impact than running, but yes will still be needed! Have a look at the other challenges then Or yoga.... I am going to give this a go sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Someone here just said Yoga but it sounds like you need to actually learn/get into it, which I'm not interested in, this is just a temp thing to stop me gaining 18 stone while my foot gets fixed I'm going to get one of those support bandage type things today and then at least I might be able to walk on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Someone here just said Yoga but it sounds like you need to actually learn/get into it, which I'm not interested in, this is just a temp thing to stop me gaining 18 stone while my foot gets fixed I'm going to get one of those support bandage type things today and then at least I might be able to walk on it. If you don't eat sh*t loads theres no reason why your put on any extra weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Someone here just said Yoga That's more for toning anyway. What about swimming? I know you said for free at home but there's a leisure centre near you isn't there? Swimming isn't that expensive I don't think....Or maybe some gardening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Definitely avoid squatting with an injured foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm going to get one of those support bandage type things today and then at least I might be able to walk on it. So what did you do to it, as you still haven't let on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 That's more for toning anyway What is your definition of toning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 That's more for toning anyway. What about swimming? I know you said for free at home but there's a leisure centre near you isn't there? Swimming isn't that expensive I don't think....Or maybe some gardening? Can't do swimming for 2 reasons - Stig and I need prescription goggles haha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 What is your definition of toning? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Can't do swimming for 2 reasons - Stig and I need prescription goggles haha!! Boo. Ermm what about baking but using a stepper at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 If you don't eat sh*t loads theres no reason why your put on any extra weight. If I showed you what I ate (yes I write it down every day) you'd laugh. I literally can't eat any less and not be ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Why? Because people often misunderstand what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Because people often misunderstand what it means. Thanks - I'm clear on the meaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Boo. Ermm what about baking but using a stepper at the same time? Mostly because steppers require feet Although I do have cake stuff to do tonight, again. I'm making a Star Wars plaque. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks - I'm clear on the meaning. Obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mostly because steppers require feet Although I do have cake stuff to do tonight, again. I'm making a Star Wars plaque. Haha. Grr I'm rubbish at this. But whipping stuff would be good for your arms! Excellent - definitely need to see pics - is it a birthday thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks - I'm clear on the meaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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