Hurt Ankle

[carbgrl 119]

I'm really upset I can't use elliptical or treadmill. I'm out of town and don't have bathing suit with me. I guess I cam do situps and those type exercises. Any other suggestions?

[dwbrown1978 26]

You didn't say if you were staying a hotel or not, but if you are staying at a hotel do they have a gym with weights? Are you near a store? You could always go purchase a couple of heavy cans/jars of food to do some light weightlifting (arms, upper body, etc.) Since you are out of town you can always donate the food to a local shelter before you leave to go back home.

[deltadawn817 106]

exercise bike? I broke my ankle and my dr let me ride bike with my boot on. Even while I was on crutches.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

really upset I can't use elliptical or treadmill.

hey Tex

hurting your ankle? - sounds like you'll be out of commission for a while - no elliptical, treadmill for you !!!!

but........you can exercise your hand

lift Water btl to mouth then down, repeat, lift arm up, put down - lift up, put down etc.

you deserve a short rest after hurting yourself, but if you want to be diligent - situps are good, maybe sit on a chair - leg lifts - if you have weights with you sit down and do exercises with them -

i wouldn't carry my weights along with me though - so you can even use some "cans" Soup cans ex to lift with your arms - of course they are totally light, but you will keep your arms limber

forgot your swimming suit - oh well....next time i'll call and remind you to bring your suit

take it easy - don't beat yourself up over forgetting certain staples you use to exercise.

the ellipticil machine and treadmill will have to miss you for awhile - but you'll hop back soon

don't push yourself on a machine - only to possibly make matters worse and rehurt the injury

you are doing great with your weight loss, down 52 lbs WooHoo!!!!!

how long are you out of town? (btw, why didn't you invite me to tag along ) thats ok "this" time, we're still friends

for now, concentrate on healing your ankle - the other stuff will come in time

take care