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Post by scrapperal on Jul 27, 2015 17:04:21 GMT
Sigh, I had such good intentions for this week since I skipped the gym twice last week. But somehow, I twisted my ankle yesterday. All I was doing was getting up from a squat while I was gardening and felt a sharp pain in my ankle. I didn't lose my balance, nor did I twist (as least I don't think I did). I did the rest/ice thing, but my foot/ankle still hurts so no gym for a few more days.  |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 27, 2015 17:07:46 GMT
Hope it settles quickly.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 27, 2015 17:12:28 GMT
I'd just go. One of the hardest things about establishing a new routine is consistency. Concentrate on your upper body, and take it easy on your ankle. But unless you're paying a drop in rate, you're probably better of going and taking it easy than getting into the habit of skipping.
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Post by annabella on Jul 27, 2015 17:19:38 GMT
I would still go and lift weights.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 17:37:21 GMT
Sorry, that's frustrating! I got shin splints a couple of weeks ago (I get them easily despite stretching before/after) and it was annoying. I had to stop any exercise that put any weight on my ankles/shins, so no walking and most of my HIIT sessions I had to stop, too. Instead I did low-impact stuff like weights for my arms, and some ab and butt sessions.  |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 27, 2015 17:52:01 GMT
Sorry, that's frustrating! I got shin splints a couple of weeks ago (I get them easily despite stretching before/after) and it was annoying. I had to stop any exercise that put any weight on my ankles/shins, so no walking and most of my HIIT sessions I had to stop, too. Instead I did low-impact stuff like weights for my arms, and some ab and butt sessions. You might double check your shoes. I used to suffer from shin splits when I ran on worn out shoes. I found the state of my shoes and what I was running on (concrete and artificial turf were particularly hard on me) made way more of a difference than stretching. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 17:59:41 GMT
Sorry, that's frustrating! I got shin splints a couple of weeks ago (I get them easily despite stretching before/after) and it was annoying. I had to stop any exercise that put any weight on my ankles/shins, so no walking and most of my HIIT sessions I had to stop, too. Instead I did low-impact stuff like weights for my arms, and some ab and butt sessions. You might double check your shoes. I used to suffer from shin splits when I ran on worn out shoes. I found the state of my shoes and what I was running on (concrete and artificial turf were particularly hard on me) made way more of a difference than stretching. This has been happening for years, over many pairs of shoes. |
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 27, 2015 19:22:02 GMT
Sorry, that's frustrating! I got shin splints a couple of weeks ago (I get them easily despite stretching before/after) and it was annoying. I had to stop any exercise that put any weight on my ankles/shins, so no walking and most of my HIIT sessions I had to stop, too. Instead I did low-impact stuff like weights for my arms, and some ab and butt sessions. When I was in physical therapy my therapist told me that a lot of shin splints are caused by striding out too far. Try shortening your stride, almost to the point of a Geisha in a kimono, and see if that helps. My ex had a really bad case and when I gave him this tip he tried it and said he was walking without pain. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 19:23:45 GMT
Sorry, that's frustrating! I got shin splints a couple of weeks ago (I get them easily despite stretching before/after) and it was annoying. I had to stop any exercise that put any weight on my ankles/shins, so no walking and most of my HIIT sessions I had to stop, too. Instead I did low-impact stuff like weights for my arms, and some ab and butt sessions. When I was in physical therapy my therapist told me that a lot of shin splints are caused by striding out too far. Try shortening your stride, almost to the point of a Geisha in a kimono, and see if that helps. My ex had a really bad case and when I gave him this tip he tried it and said he was walking without pain. Thanks! This is a new tip. And when I start running again I'm going to remember it and laugh, picturing myself dressed as a Geisha, out running in teeny tiny little steps. |
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Post by anniefb on Jul 27, 2015 20:22:17 GMT
Ugh so frustrating. Hope it heals quickly;)
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Post by polz on Jul 27, 2015 20:22:55 GMT
I believe you don't have to go fast (or hard), you just have to go. As of yesterday I have lost 20kgs (or 44lbs in 2015). I am one of the slowest in my running group but I just keep on trucking. I would go to the gym and do things that don't require an ankle. Like maybe weights.
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 27, 2015 21:53:53 GMT
Sorry, that's frustrating! I got shin splints a couple of weeks ago (I get them easily despite stretching before/after) and it was annoying. I had to stop any exercise that put any weight on my ankles/shins, so no walking and most of my HIIT sessions I had to stop, too. Instead I did low-impact stuff like weights for my arms, and some ab and butt sessions. When I was in physical therapy my therapist told me that a lot of shin splints are caused by striding out too far. Try shortening your stride, almost to the point of a Geisha in a kimono, and see if that helps. My ex had a really bad case and when I gave him this tip he tried it and said he was walking without pain. This is a great tip to hear. I've got a history of problems with shin splints, although not for a while. But I will remember this; stretching never seemed to do much for the issue. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 23:34:37 GMT
When I was in physical therapy my therapist told me that a lot of shin splints are caused by striding out too far. Try shortening your stride, almost to the point of a Geisha in a kimono, and see if that helps. My ex had a really bad case and when I gave him this tip he tried it and said he was walking without pain. Thanks! This is a new tip. And when I start running again I'm going to remember it and laugh, picturing myself dressed as a Geisha, out running in teeny tiny little steps. Also, foot-strike. If you're landing heel-first, it will exacerbate shin splints. You should be landing more toe-ball-heel, but ideally, almost flat-footed. It's why shortening the stride works because a longer stride will cause you to land heel-first. |
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