Hurt knee, now I can't run. What can I do so I can eat normally?

[LordJezo]

What kind of exercise can I do now that I can't run so I won't be afraid to eat food and get fat during the day?

 

[GasX]

Ride a bike - low resistance and high RPM is great exercise and does not stress your knee if your seat is adjusted to the proper height. It also strengthens the muscles that support your knee - good rehab.

 

[LordJezo]

How far on bike = same as 1.5 miles on treadmill going at a steady 4.2mph?

 

[GasX]

no, you will be going much faster with less effort. Focus on time until you get a feel for the distances that YOU go at the gearing you ride in on the terrain you ride on...

 

[ChrisIsBored]

Put down the fork?

 

[ChrisIsBored]

:beer:

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
How far on bike = same as 1.5 miles on treadmill going at a steady 4.2mph?

15 minutes on a treadmill isn't exercise, it's warming up!

 

[LordJezo]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: LordJezo
How far on bike = same as 1.5 miles on treadmill going at a steady 4.2mph?

15 minutes on a treadmill isn't exercise, it's warming up!

I'm on treadmill for 25 mins a day.

 

[Kyteland]

Wear kneepads next time and you won't get hurt :Q

j/k

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: LordJezo

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: LordJezo
How far on bike = same as 1.5 miles on treadmill going at a steady 4.2mph?

15 minutes on a treadmill isn't exercise, it's warming up!

I'm on treadmill for 25 mins a day.

What a stud!

 

[LordJezo]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

What a stud!

Heck yeah.

25 mins on treadmill > 0 mins on treadmill.

Lost almost 15 pounds so far and get to go an extra notch on the belt!

 

[tnitsuj]

I hurt my knee six months ago pretty badly and have been in physical therapy since. My docs have advised me to switch from the running I used to do to biking which has worked out pretty well. I also swim a lot.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: LordJezo

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

What a stud!

Heck yeah.

25 mins on treadmill > 0 mins on treadmill.

Lost almost 15 pounds so far and get to go an extra notch on the belt!

True. Any exercise is better than none. Join a Gym that has a Swimming Pool!

 

[LordJezo]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

True. Any exercise is better than none. Join a Gym that has a Swimming Pool!

I miss my swimming days.. 60- 80 laps 3 times a week all during college.

Never lost a single pound doing it though. Got a bit frusturated towards the end due to that.

 

[prvteye2003]

Originally posted by: ChrisIsBored
Put down the fork?

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: LordJezo

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: LordJezo
How far on bike = same as 1.5 miles on treadmill going at a steady 4.2mph?

15 minutes on a treadmill isn't exercise, it's warming up!

I'm on treadmill for 25 mins a day.

25 minutes for 1.5 miles, so you are walking then?

 

[RagingBITCH]

Elliptical trainer. Very low impact on knees, great for burning calories.

 

[Bryophyte]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Elliptical trainer. Very low impact on knees, great for burning calories.

My favorite too. Burns calories like crazy.

 

[00Jones]

Originally posted by: ChrisIsBored
Put down the fork?

NEVAR!!!!

 

[sillymofo]

Swim

 

[Beattie]

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: LordJezo

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: LordJezo
How far on bike = same as 1.5 miles on treadmill going at a steady 4.2mph?

15 minutes on a treadmill isn't exercise, it's warming up!

I'm on treadmill for 25 mins a day.

25 minutes for 1.5 miles, so you are walking then?

Heh, good point. That is about walking speed. I used to run 3 miles in under 25 mins when I ran cross country in HS.

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: cr4zymofo
Swim

Swimming is one of the best types of exercise.

 

[sygyzy]

Do you have a weight problem? How can not being able to run make you fat?