I went out for a run today and ended up spraining my ankle after hitting a pothole while trying to avoid a dog that I wasn't sure was tied up. It's not too bad, I can stand for short periods & walk without crutches, but I'm down for at least a few days, and hoping I can do a slow treadmill walk tomorrow.

Does anyone have any other ideas for a workout other than my recumbent bike? I can do an extra day of weights, but I'd like to manage something that will be more "cardio".

And yes, moms, I do know that I need to baby it, ice it 20 min. at a time, and stay off it as much as possible. But I get stir crazy after being down for awhile, and am getting really bored watching TV. Finals just ended so I don't even have homework to entertain me.

I think that Brie and Iz had good ideas.

Just wanted to say, Yay! for you for wanting to be active and wanting to exercise.

And also sending the "Mom caution" about not over doing it and accepting that some down time is needed, like it or not.

And sending best wishes in the direction of your ankle.

The pool would be a great idea, but the rec center at school is closed.

I'll try the weight thing today. Thanks for the ideas.

Sorry to hear about the ankle.

I have one word for you - RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation).

Baby that ankle for a bit and it will heal faster. Do too much and you'll just drag it out.

I totally agree with Iz on getting to a pool.

I would caution you on the stability ball though - you don't want to lose your balance and land on that injured ankle (I was banned from ball work for MONTHS after my surgery because of the fall "risk").

Sounds like it's the perfect time to up your weights or change things around - do pyramids, change grips, etc... Don't rest at all between sets and do lots of overhead work to help keep your heart rate up.

oh no! sending healing thoughts to that ankle!

do you have access to a pool? I am no swimmer but when i grab a kickboard, and kick my legs as hards as i can for just 3 minutes, i am sweating.

Power Yoga gets me sweaty and my heart racing. try Barron Baptiste DVD's--i always hear from runners--Barron's DVD is a great substitute for a run. He used to train the Philly Eagles back in the day.

do push up series. regular. modified. then do them on a stability ball and clap´your hands in between each rep.

do kickboxing but only the punching portion. the power aspect of punching comes from your core anyway, and the quick impact with the punching bag and your fist is an excellent burst of plyometric energy.

a good pilates class or DVD can work up a good sweat. intense stuff.