Exercising with injuries can be difficult, but it is also important not to completely forget about fitness until you’re recovered. That also doesn’t mean you should continue working out, ignoring the pain and making the injury worse.

Here are some common mistakes people tend to make when they are exercising after getting an injury:

Being Unrealistic About What You Can Do

This is a very common mistake people tend to make after getting an injury. You have been working out hard for months or even years, and now you have a sprained ankle or blew out your knee. But because you work out so hard, you think you can still do it, and just put up with the pain. Continue reading →

When you have an injury, it often means you can’t complete your normal fitness routine. Perhaps you have been running every day, but with a sprained ankle you have to take a break, or you can no longer use the treadmill because it is hard on your knees.

While this can be frustrating, it is also a good time to try new things and discover other workouts you can still do. Here are some new workouts you might want to try.

Work a Different Part of the Body

One good way to find a brand new exercise while you are recovering from your injury is to focus on something that works a different part of the body.

For example, if you have injured your ankle, you can try something that primarily works your upper body. This can be weight lifting or something like kettlebells. There are some lunges and squats that push pressure on your ankle, but you can modify these moves and still get a great workout. Continue reading →