Alternatives to running?

Feh · Mar-04-06, 06:47 PM

Hello.

I abused my legs last spring, leaving me with messed up shins and heels.
They hurt. Like hell.

Sapped of my ability of performing the most simple tasks left me with absolutely no determination of keeping me in shape.

About 1.5 month ago my doctor finally said that I could go bash my feet again, although my heels will continue to hurt after excess usage.

I'm struggling to return to my capoeira training and the tricking, but I really *really* need some cardio workout. Hell, my stretching usually end up with me being winded.
Running is no option, as my heels will plot my assassination. In fact, anything that involves me being outside is a no-no, since it's -30 Celsius outside and the snow usually stops falling in early June.
Swimming kills me. My technique is pretty bad, and I will not last long. That will also mean that I will have to walk a couple of kilometres in the cold. With wet hair on the way back.

I could really use some form of exercise that doesn't involve me freezing to death. Any suggestions?

Lobo · Mar-04-06, 06:49 PM

Elliptical trainer, rowing machine, exercise bike, etc.

Feh · Mar-04-06, 06:52 PM

I live in a small town, so there's only one place to find those things. The crappy, expensive gym that just happens to be at the same place where I can find the pool

Eirik Raude · Mar-04-06, 07:05 PM

Cross Country Skiing.

chicanerous · Mar-04-06, 07:43 PM

If you have a bicycle, you can make your own exercise machine by elevating the back wheel on a stand and using the higher gears to add resistance. You can buy such a stand in stores or, perhaps, make it yourself using wood blocks, etc.

DarkXacreD · Mar-04-06, 07:54 PM

Buy a car, and go swimming.

Bring a hairdryer to swimming

Dry your hair better after swimming.

compleks · Mar-04-06, 08:13 PM

Um, it sounds like you really don't want to do anything.
How about skipping?

Feh · Mar-04-06, 08:28 PM

Skiing might work, as would the bike thingy.
I suck at swimming

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll go see what I can find in my garage.

By the way - skipping? Eh?

Edit: compleks, you're absolutely correct. I'm trying to eliminate all excuses I can make for not getting started properly.

anfeyd · Mar-04-06, 09:42 PM

Quote:

I suck at swimming

So keep doing it, and get better at it.

Drex · Mar-05-06, 08:55 AM

anfeyd, old buddy, hows life?

You could try running stairs at home, if you have a stair case. Although it gets boring very quickly.

Mar-04-06, 06:47 PM	#1
Feh King of the Potato People User status: Offline Location: Sweden Posts: 3 Age: 22	Alternatives to running? Hello. I abused my legs last spring, leaving me with messed up shins and heels. They hurt. Like hell. Sapped of my ability of performing the most simple tasks left me with absolutely no determination of keeping me in shape. About 1.5 month ago my doctor finally said that I could go bash my feet again, although my heels will continue to hurt after excess usage. I'm struggling to return to my capoeira training and the tricking, but I really really need some cardio workout. Hell, my stretching usually end up with me being winded. Running is no option, as my heels will plot my assassination. In fact, anything that involves me being outside is a no-no, since it's -30 Celsius outside and the snow usually stops falling in early June. Swimming kills me. My technique is pretty bad, and I will not last long. That will also mean that I will have to walk a couple of kilometres in the cold. With wet hair on the way back. I could really use some form of exercise that doesn't involve me freezing to death. Any suggestions?

Mar-04-06, 08:28 PM	#8
Feh King of the Potato People User status: Offline Location: Sweden Posts: 3 Age: 22	Skiing might work, as would the bike thingy. I suck at swimming Thanks for the suggestions, I'll go see what I can find in my garage. By the way - skipping? Eh? Edit: compleks, you're absolutely correct. I'm trying to eliminate all excuses I can make for not getting started properly. Last edited by Feh; Mar-04-06 at 08:38 PM..

Mar-04-06, 06:49 PM	#2
Lobo No. 1 Falco Fan User status: Offline Posts: 1,922 Age: 24	Elliptical trainer, rowing machine, exercise bike, etc.

Mar-04-06, 06:52 PM	#3
Feh King of the Potato People User status: Offline Location: Sweden Posts: 3 Age: 22	I live in a small town, so there's only one place to find those things. The crappy, expensive gym that just happens to be at the same place where I can find the pool

Mar-04-06, 07:05 PM	#4
Eirik Raude .:-.-:. User status: Offline Location: Connecticut Posts: 364 Age: 20	Cross Country Skiing.

Mar-04-06, 07:43 PM	#5
chicanerous mathstutorials.com User status: Online Posts: 3,021	If you have a bicycle, you can make your own exercise machine by elevating the back wheel on a stand and using the higher gears to add resistance. You can buy such a stand in stores or, perhaps, make it yourself using wood blocks, etc.

Mar-04-06, 07:54 PM	#6
DarkXacreD JP User status: Offline Location: Toronto Posts: 1,677 Age: 21	Buy a car, and go swimming. Bring a hairdryer to swimming Dry your hair better after swimming.

Mar-04-06, 08:13 PM	#7
compleks Member User status: Offline Location: Australia, Melbourne Posts: 5,473	Um, it sounds like you really don't want to do anything. How about skipping?

Mar-05-06, 08:55 AM	#10
Drex Extremist User status: Offline Location: Toronto Posts: 467 Age: 21	anfeyd, old buddy, hows life? You could try running stairs at home, if you have a stair case. Although it gets boring very quickly.