Help! I need some exercises to do while I can't walk!

[jtrda 0]

I am looking for any suggestions! I had foot surgery last week and am non weight bearing on my right foot for 6-8 weeks! Then I will be in a boot for 2-3 months. I need someone to tell me what kind of exercises will help me when I can't walk. I don't want to start putting this weight back on! Please, any suggestions will help!

[travel 0]

YouTube - Sit and Be fit

Sit and Get Fit!

SIT AND BE FIT | Senior Fitness / Senior Exercise Television Program

Can you work out in the pool when your Dr. says you are ready? Get a prescription for physical therapy. Look for a physical therapist that has a 92 degree pool.

Let us know how you are doing.

Anita

[Jachut 487]

I would imagine that you'll have to find a pool when you are allowed in the Water, I cant imagine anything else strenuous enough that doesnt involve bearing weight on your foot.

What a nuisance! I'd be in major panic over that! Its one reason I havent done anything about getting my boobs done, dont want to be unable to run for a few weeks.

I guess you *could* work out some sort of circuit that was pretty demanding - switching from pushups to dragging yourself on your elbows (you know how they do that through the sand on biggest loser?), fast situps all in a fast cycle? something like that could be pretty hard core, perhaps even just ONE session with a trainer could give you some ideas.

[jtrda 0]

Thanks for the suggestions. I just ordered a dvd called chair aerobics/chair boxing. Hopefully I can get some type of aerobic activity. I had put off this foot surgery for a while, and I couldn't really do much exercise before the surgery due to the pain. Walking was a challenge and there was no way I could run. Anyways, I am gonna see how that series is. Maybe I can order more. After searching, there seems to be quite a few dvds for doing chair exercises so thanks. If anyone wants to use the dvds when I am done, I will be more than willing to give them up:smile2:

Edited September 7, 2009 by jtrda

[caricap 0]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrEZjowZWGo

You have got to try this one. It is so silly that you can't help but have fun and do it!

Lord knows I am!

Apparently, this tune is from the 60's and was part of a nationwide notion to get school kids exercising. Well, this lady has modified it for chair bound folks and th elederly. I also think it works great for me as I have a large BMI and serious knee arthritis. :mad:

[travel 0]

I'd love to have your DVDs when you are through! My exercises were all on VHS, and I got rid of them, not thinking at that time that I could transfer them.

Wishing you the best with your continued weight loss with the band! I'll be waiting for progress reports! I have bunions/foot pain, and a spinal disease that put me in the sit and be fit exercise category at times...

Anita

[jtrda 0]

Thanks Caricap!! That was awesome!! I will add that to my workout. That was really fun.

Anita, I will let you know when I am done with the dvds. If I have a chance, maybe I will copy them for you. Us ladies have to stick together!!! Thanks everyone!