I wanted to try swimming but if thats the case how many times a week and for how long should I swim?
2007-01-16 15:15:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
your best would be to talk with your doctor before starting any type of workout. swimming is great though when you have a joint injury because it's low impact but also provides resistance.
you don't have to just swim either, you can run in the water too.
i've screwed up my ankle beyond belief but running in water doesn't hurt and allows me to run. it causes less impact on the joint but it also provides resistance.
i would defiently start out slow though and build up your endurance, especially if you've been inactive for a while. but like i said i would talk with your doctor or even ask a physical therapist so you don't aggrevate the injury.
hope you get to feeling better soon, nursing injuries always sucks
2007-01-16 15:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mutly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What injury? I have had several injuries over the past several years which have lasted from a few weeks, to several months. How you treat the injury, and how you cross train depends upon the type of injury. Not enough info in the question to give a reliable answer, but here goes.
Being a triathlete, I highly recommend swimming as exercise. How much and how often depends upon what volume of exercise you're cardiovascular system is used to as well as how many hours a week you have available to train. The average athlete from high school age up should have no trouble swimming a mile a day 5 or 6 days a week. good way to start the morning. Shouldn't take more than an hour with warm up and shower.
If you can put weight on your legs, and eliptical trainer is awesome. extremely low impact and high cardio. within a few days you can "run" without using the arms for balance and get a fantastic workout when even walking is troublesome.
Keep your core strength with 5-10 minutes of dedicated abs. each day 7 days a week. that benefits any sport.
Start a yoga class once a week if possible. Will help the mind deal with lack of exercise and help replace the quiet time running gives your mind. Helps core, balance, and flexability.
Lots more to say but you provide too little info for a more precise recommendation.
2007-01-16 15:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by Truth be Told 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is hard, but you have to stay off that knee. No running! I have heard that some people with injuries are able to do stationery cycling. You might want to ask your physical therapist about that. I am a runner, and there's not one part of me that wants to go from running to swimming if I don't have to. Good luck and happy healing!
2007-01-16 15:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by julesl68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is great low impact! I really would ask your doctor, it really depends on your injury and you personally! Also, maybe try some form of yoga or pilates. I have back problems and that seems to work great for me!
2007-01-16 15:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by liebedich85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try exercises that don't require you moving your legs a lot. You could try stretching exercises.
2007-01-16 15:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by contender569 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect. Keep on doing that....
2007-01-16 15:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by chakaleri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋