Cardio suggestions?

[Catrin]

I need to do something to get some real cardiovascular exercise back - since developing the quad and hamstring tendonitis 4-5 weeks ago I've had to progressively cut back on the intensity of my exercise. I can tell a real difference in my higher stress levels, and this is also how I managed to see a vast improvement in my type 2 diabetes (which appears fully reversed at this time).

I have still been doing some very light spinning, and a very easy bike ride once or twice a week (outside of the 8 days I took off the bike). I figure there is a better than even chance that the PT is going to pull me off the bike for a few weeks but we will see. This has been good for my range of motion. My leg does feel much better afterward, which is why I still do it, but it doesn't do me any good in the cardio/stress relief department. I cannot swim so that isn't an option.

I also strength train, and that certainly does get my heart rate up but of course I cannot do this every day. I am looking for something I can do on those days I do not lift. I am even more thankful that I work with a trainer with my leg as it is - his knowledge is invaluable right now.

I will be asking my trainer today and the physical therapist next week when I see him for the first time - but figured the good women of TE might have some suggestions as well.

Of course there IS walking That is probably the only option but will wait and see what the PT says. I am hoping that he will allow at least gentle spinning...