Exercising with Injuries
If there is one exercise that everyone can do regardless of their injury, it is swimming. The pool allows you to be weightless so that no pressure or weight is being put on your injured joints. From arthritis to sprains and sore backs, swimming is great for everyone when you want a good workout.
There is No Stress on Your Joints
The main reason swimming is recommended for people with physical injuries is that your joints, tendons, and tissues all get a nice break. Even with your feet touching the ground of your pool, the majority of your weight is being supported by the water.
This can be a breath of fresh air when suddenly you feel light and can move your body around without experiencing severe pain. It helps with everything from neck and shoulder pain, to ankle sprains, and knee injuries. Continue reading
There are a lot of injuries that keep you from working out properly, but sometimes it is just a matter of changing the type of exercises you do. If you injure your back, foot, ankle, or knee, standing might be a little difficult. In this case, try switching to seated workouts.
Use a Resistance Band
One option for a seated workout you can do is to use a resistance band. Choose one of the lighter weight resistance bands and attach it underneath your chair or wherever you are sitting.
By doing this, you are able to use resistance to get a good upper body workout. You can use it for bicep curls, chest presses, and a number of other exercises. This is also great when you don’t want to use dumbbells and just have the resistance band nearby. Continue reading
