Cardio suggestions?

[withm]

Well, you learned to ride a bike so I think you could learn to swim. But in the meantime, maybe water aerobics wouldn't put so much strain.

[Catrin]

Well, you learned to ride a bike so I think you could learn to swim. But in the meantime, maybe water aerobics wouldn't put so much strain.

I probably could learn if I wanted to...but for me water is simply for drinking, bathing in, laundry and hot tubs I just have no real desire to learn - biking was entirely different.

Hadn't thought about water aerobics though, will keep that in mind, thanks!

[marni]

how about some fast but low resistance work on an ellitical? Especially if you alternate some faster and slower intervals and do some time, it will get your heart rate.

[Catrin]

how about some fast but low resistance work on an ellitical? Especially if you alternate some faster and slower intervals and do some time, it will get your heart rate.

Good idea! I tried this a few weeks back and had a lot of pain the rest of the day. The resistance was set as low as it would go and I wasn't going very quickly - but things have improved since then. I will ask the PT about this Monday.

[NadiaMac]

Pool walking, if you are comfortable with this given that you can't swim? maybe check with your PT and see if this is advisable given your injury. I know several people with hamstring injuries and sciatica who could pool run w/o aggravating their injury

[jessmarimba]

Here ya go Catrin - just head out to CO, I'll drive you up to about 10,000 feet, and we can go for an "easy" 3-mile walk

[Dog]

Maybe try "kranking". See the attached article.

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/l...cle6206553.ece

Good luck!