I lost the use of my left leg in a training accident with the army almost a year ago. While i was a soldier I used to run or cycle 10/15 km a day at least. Now I can hardly walk without a stick.
Because of this my fitness and health is suffering. I eat healthy but weight * about 25lbs* is creeping up. Is there ANY cardiovasculer training I can do that will keep me fit, burn off calories and not make me look like a nugget while doing it?!
2006-08-09 04:14:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
My advice to you would be that you need to slightly drop your calorific intake. It is likely that your intake has stayed as high as it was when you were training every day which has led to you storing those excess calories. As for keeping fit, there is swimming, maybe rowing and just a good old blast in the gym. In my gym there is a rope pull grappler machine which is completely knackering and just involves the arms. Basically anything that raises your heart rate and makes you sweat. I would definetely drop your calories, or change the fat and carbs in your diet for more protein. All the best
2006-08-09 04:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you pass the initial test to get to basic you will be fine in basic training. You will start everything at a crawl stage and they won't be running you up a fourteen mile hill doing six minute miles the first day. If you can muster the 50 per event to get to basic you will be fine. Just remember everything in basic is taught at a crawl, walk and run stage and not necessarily just PT but everything is named, explained then demonstrated and when it comes to PT you will start out slow and unless you are so out of shape now that you are just barely breathing you will not have any problem in basic and beyond as PT and physical fitness standards don't stop there. Think positive and you will do fine and if you do fall behind you will do some extra PT in the evenings and yes if you fail at special needs PT for a long period of time they can separate you but those are very very far and very very between.
2016-03-27 05:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rowing machine is great - all upper body. If you can swim, then that's a great holistic cardio exercise. Is there any way you could use a cycling machine? It's not going to be as enjoyable as a real bike ride, but it might work.
If the leg got damaged while you were in the army, then they should be paying for your therapy, so go see a decent physiotherapist, and come up with exercises you can do.
2006-08-09 04:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you liked to cycle before, why not try the links below for specialized bicycles for people with specialized needs. Maybe you'll find something to help get you back in shape. Good luck.
2006-08-09 04:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swim.. weights
2006-08-09 04:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by JDAM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swim my friend, swim. Zero impact and awesome cardio.
2006-08-09 04:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by 006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of great exercises out there for you. read tips and articles on exercises on this site
2006-08-09 04:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u could buy a wheelchair and "run" with it... seriously buy one just for exercising... its great cardio and will develop ur upper body like crazy!
2006-08-09 04:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by Filo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yoga is excellent for a mixture of cardio (even though it doesnt feel like it) and stretching.....
2006-08-09 04:19:18 · answer #9 · answered by susuze2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just like everyone else is suggesting - swimming is your best bet.
2006-08-09 04:19:40 · answer #10 · answered by Fenris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋