Originally Posted by
marmot
I've been sitting in the house for 11 days with my foot propped up on pillows. Anyone know how to restore/maintain fitness when you're laid up with a leg injury? I'm turning to mush here.
(I tore my left gastronemius (calf muscle) in a ski crash.)
That's really tough! Your leg muscles are the largest in your body, and leg-related exercises are the best way to get and maintain aerobic fitness. But how about swimming? You could use a pull-buoy to hold up your legs without having to kick and do laps that way -- also a very good workout. Of course, it requires some sort of membership to a facility, but short-term deals are often available.