Dreamqueen Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hi everyone, So I enjoy running and cycling and lifting weights (the last in a pretty minor way--only once or twice a week). I've recently been having problems with one foot; got new orthotics and it's getting worse. The podiatrist told me to give myself 6 weeks to adjust to the new inserts before coming back...that's in 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, I'm actually having trouble walking and so am not running much. So here's my question: Besides cycling and swimming, any thoughts on good cardio workouts that don't involve much or any footwork? I suspect the answer's no, but thought the collective brain might yield more than my solo brain. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 weight training circuits with high reps no rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I would say yoga personally. It helps stretch your foot, well entire body, and you can work up a good sweat. I know yoga helped when my heel was so tender I was walking on tiptoes to get around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 weight training circuits with high reps no rest? this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcalico Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Rowing. If you push hard it is good cardio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamqueen Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks everyone! I'll try everything but the rowing machine...I used to row in an actual boat and so the machine is too horrible to contemplate again since I know how good the real thing is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlastro Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Yoga is great. You could find a place with nice and soft grass and run on it - I'm having foot problems myself and running on grass is really great, strengtening your feet and ankles and no knee pains at all. It's all natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasvegan Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Elliptical? I've had collapsed ankles (overpronation) for years so have avoided any impact cardio and just stuck to the crosstrainer. Foot problems are horrible, hope it sorts itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenie Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yup! I also prefer to yoga. It will really help for you. Hope you will get well soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubNZ Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Might first instinct was to say swimming....yoga works too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Might first instinct was to say swimming....yoga works too2 votes for swimming =)weight training, high reps, no rest being a close second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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