Modifications in Exercise

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21 Sep 2009 06:39 PM

Since I have a little bit of a knee problem right now I have had to make some choices on how best to go about my normal exercise routine. I could either: A. Give up exercising altogether. OR B. Modify my routine. Since I am not a big fan of being a couch potato, I chose B. I figured that some exercise is better than no exercise. Since I am not fond of sitting still I am hoping that the less than average exercising that I do will give me some outlet where I can release my pent up energy and inner turmoil. Here's hoping.

I had to sit and think...."What can I do that does not require me to jump, walk, run, stand, or balance on one foot?" Okay, there is not a whole heck of a lot to work with, but I am trying.

I decided that some basic exercises that do not involve the lower extremities would work as long as it does not pull anything in those areas. At least it is something. I have been doing this now for a few days and although it is not normal for me, I have to make the best of it because that is as good as it is going to get right now. I am antsy inside though and getting borderline edgy. Not good.

I just signed up for a new center that has a running track and I am so extremely anxious to try it out. It will have to wait for now though until my knee is better. Bummer.

When you are suffering from an injury although you cannot do what you are used to doing or that you are capable of doing when you are otherwise healthy, carefully move the parts that you are able to move as long as you can do so without injury. As long as your doctor says that it is okay this will help to keep your other joints strong and decrease any muscle loss while you are waiting to jump back in on your normal routine.

When you are ready to make the move back to your prior routine, do so with caution adding a move or two at once only. Only do this upon permission of your physician that everything has healed as it should. In time you will be back in full swing and feeling more like yourself again.

Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, media and health.

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