[Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?

Sat Dec 31 15:23:12 UTC 2011

Bill,

Thank you!  I may take you up on your offer.

I broke the heel bone in my foot.  The doctor has cleared me to do 
whatever I want.  I have a more limited range of motion in the ankle 
that will be permanent.  The endurance and strength should get back up 
to preaccident levels with time and exercise.

I am not able to use a gym or pool because I live in a very small town.  
There is only one indoor pool and the hours it is open for adults only 
lap swimming are when I'm at work.  To the best of my knowledge the only 
gym type equipment is located at the hospital physical therapy or the 
high school athletic department.

Thanks for all the ideas!
Julie

On 12/31/2011 9:07 AM, Bill Kociaba wrote:
> Hi,
> An eliptical will go as fast or slow as you want it to.  Unlike a 
> treadmill that you have to keep up with the eliptical is like a bike 
> in that you are controling the speed.  Unless you can come across a 
> used one cheap as Bonnie did you will never find one for $150 at least 
> not one that is any good.   I am not sure the movement will be good 
> depending on how and where you injured your foot/ankle.  The movement 
> is similar to a sky machine in that you are not picking up your feet 
> jujst sliding them in a kind of semi cicurlar pattern.  Your foot can 
> stay flat but there will be flexion and extension at your ankle.
> By saying no gyms and no pools you really cut out a lot of options. 
> Swimming and water exercise would be the least offensive to your 
> injury and you could still get a really aggressive workout.
> I would stay off the mini tramp.  Even though its very cushioned it 
> still is bouncing and jarring and will not help the healing process.
> I would suggest creating a circut of exercises with the ball the hand 
> weights and maybe some free hand movements and just go continuesly 
> through it sevral times to get your heart rate up.  If you would like 
> some help in putting something together shoot me an email directly at 
> williamkociaba at comcast.net.  I have been a personal trainer for  over 
> 30 years and would be happy to help you if you would like.
> Bill
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
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>> I'm not familiar with that machine.  How does it work?  Do you sit or 
>> stand and how fast are the leg/foot movements?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Julie
>> On 12/30/2011 8:59 PM, Bonnie Lucas wrote:
>>> Have you considered an elliptical?
>>> We found one that was easy to label so I can make adjustments, for 
>>> $150, on
>>> Craig's list. It might do all right as you recoop.
>>>
>>> Bonnie Lucas
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Julie J. [mailto:julielj at neb.rr.com]
>>> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 5:02 AM
>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?
>>>
>>> Hello all!
>>>
>>> I used to walk as my main means of exercise.  I live in a small town 
>>> and
>>> walking served the purpose of getting places, exercise, relaxation and
>>> something I enjoyed.  However in July I broke my foot.  I wasn't 
>>> able to
>>> walk at all for several months.  Now I am walking again, but long
>>> distances, uneven ground and fast speeds are out.  I miss my long
>>> walks.  I'm looking for something to do for exercise and enjoyment for
>>> at least the next few months to perhaps a year while I completely
>>> recuperate from my injury.  So here's what I need:
>>> *something I can do independently, I do not have a workout partner.
>>> *something that doesn't require a lot of expensive equipment, less than
>>> $150 would be great
>>> *no gyms or swimming pools
>>> *something that will get my heart rate up, but that doesn't involve
>>> impact on my foot like running, jumping etc.
>>> * I'm 38, in good health except for the foot injury and I'd consider
>>> myself in the advanced beginner stage of fitness
>>>
>>>    I do have a treadmill, a mini trampoline, exercise ball and hand and
>>> ankle weights.  I can only use the treadmill for short distances and 
>>> not
>>> really fast enough to do much to increase my heart rate.  I haven't
>>> tried the trampoline yet.  I've thought of purchasing an exercise bike,
>>> but I'm not sure how much pressure that would put on my foot or how
>>> bored I'd get with it.
>>>
>>> I guess I'm looking for something fun that doubles as exercise! *smile*
>>>
>>> All ideas are most welcome!
>>> TIA
>>> Julie
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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