Exercising: How to Keep Moving with a Foot Injury
Check out these websites for ideas of how to stay active in a safe and effective way while injured!
https://www.livestrong.com/article/429849-a-workout-plan-with-a-broken-foot/
Exercise video for leg strength! --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsMrL_U7Hsk
Total body exercise video! --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zyq_vFCxjY
And remember, this is temporary! The most important thing is to give your body what it needs to heal. Focusing on nutrition is another important way to help you meet your goals during your healing process.
Be sure to talk to your doctor before starting any exercise routine, especially after an injury.
Modified Push-Ups
Perform knee push-ups by placing your hands shoulder-width apart under your shoulders and resting your lower body on your knees. Remember, place pressure on the soft part above your knee!
Seated Arm Workout
Triceps Extensions
Shoulder Press
Bicep Curls
Resistance Core Workout
10-10-10 for 2 Minutes
Day 1:
Banded Bicycle crunches, straight leg sit ups, heel touches
Day 2:
Superman with resistance band abduction, Resistance band scissor kicks, Glute Bridges
Day 3:
Leg raises (3-2-1 down), Crunches, Jack Knives
Day 4:
Resistance band flutter kicks, wide leg sit ups, 10 sec hollow hold
Day 5
Bird Dogs, Body Ups, Pushups