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Program thats nice on the ankle...

Mozzzzza Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/10, 03:15 PM Alright people, I must get back into shape by the middle of August. I have a long term ankle problem in my right ankle and since I've not been able to train I've put on a lot of body fat. I weigh 14 stone, and for the Americans I believe there is 14lbs in 1 stone. I have a lot of fat on my thighs, stomach, and gluteus, and am starting to get flabby pecs. I am going to begin a hard routine of training soon as I need to get back in the ring for my martial arts and wrestling in late August. That gives me just over 2 months to lose weight, cut back up, and all while being kind to the ankle. I am just wondering if yuo guys could suggest a bit of a routine for me. I have a bit of one sorted but am always open to ideas and to see what I find effective. I will be running, but not all the time as my ankle will hurt...maybe I should start using the bikes a lot? Any suggestions. I'd like to lose 1 and 1/2 stone (21lbs?) Please help... ~ Mozza
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/06/10, 03:35 PM Hmmm. What did you do to your ankle? And can you consult a Doc? -------------- Practice does NOT make perfect. Perfect practice does.
ssjslsdd Posts: 59 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/06/10, 03:49 PM Well mozza sounds like you need pool training. I used to be a runner, and when you get injured, you have to low impact training. So you get a bouancy belt, go to the deep end and run in place. You might look weird but it works. Do this for 40mins, 4 days a week. Your ankle will be none the wiser. sean......
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/06/10, 03:53 PM Swimming...great cardio, vey low impact and fairly easy on the ankles! -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
Mozzzzza Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/10, 04:58 PM Hi, I broke my ankle 2 years ago and never managed to get it properly treated. I recently went for an X-Ray and am just waiting to see what can be done. Swimming sounds good...just how much should I do, and what types of strokes etc?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/06/10, 05:29 PM 3-4x per week should be good. What type of strokes? Whatever helps to get your heart rate up! -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
Mozzzzza Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/10, 05:54 PM And do you suggest I do this straight after my weight training?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/06/10, 06:07 PM You can...or you can do it at another time of day. You may not have enough energy left to do this after hitting the weights. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!