Need some advice on exercising
 

Hi everyone!

Okay, so I started my "lifestyle change" last week, and I have become OBSESSED with working out. The only downside, however, is that I broke my ankle (which is also another reason for the weight gain) on Christmas 2009, so I am still somewhat in the healing process. Exercise videos that incorporate cardio and weight training have become my favorite type of exercise, but I have found that it really makes my ankle hurt and swell really bad during and afterwards. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for some exercise I could do that would elevate my heart rate and help me to lose weight fast, but does not put so much stress on my ankle? Thanks for any advice!! =)

P.S. Sit-ups hurt my back too much! So that's not really an option either.

Water stuff -- water aerobics, swimming, etc.

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Have you tried an exercise bike?
My brother's doctor recommended that for him (he has ankle troubles).

Pilates/Yoga/Tai Chi.

I'm dealing with an ankle problem as well, though I'm lucky enough not to have broken mine. I have tendon/ligament problems from overtraining. I would run instead of starting with a walk/jog program to ease myself into it. Now, every time I try to start running again, I manage to hurt my ankle and have to stop for another few weeks. I agree with the swimming and biking. They non-impact and will be the easiest on your foot. Good luck : )

Do you access to a rowing machine? It's a good cardio as well as resistance workout. You sit so your ankle would not be affected.

I use an Elliptical because I had a Jones Fracture a couple of yrs ago and really messed up my foot (6 months casted and then physical therapy) so after doing a lot of exercise etc my foot really aches and swells.

Thanks for all of these wonderful ideas! We have a YMCA locally that has a pool, so I may need to look into membership there.

Tomato, I have never heard of a rowing machine, but I will look into it!

Thanks again to everyone! I am excited to try some of these ideas! =)

I didn't see this, so I'll add to the suggestions :)

Boxing? Like shadow boxing with weights? That really gets my heart rate up and it's great for sculpting the shoulders.