Broke my foot.How long does it take to lose fitness?

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lynn

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Hi everybody..
I unfortunately broke my foot last week. ( I fell off a ladder.) The doctor says I will be in a cast for at least 6 weeks. I was currently working out at least an hour a day, 5x/week, doing both cardio and weights.(The majority being Cathe's strength and cardio tapes.) Can anybody tell me how much strength and cardio fitness I can expect to lose in 6-7 weeks? Also any ideas or suggestions on how quickly it will take to get back to a reasonable fitness level when the doctor says it is OK? I am having a hard time with this...Serious exercise withdrawal!!!
Thanks in advance!!
Lynn
 
Hi Lynn!

Sooo sorry about your accident! How awful.
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I can't imagine going through that. I am no expert on HOW MUCH strength & fitness you will lose, but I DO KNOW that when you are an avid exerciser, that your fitness level will come back QUICK when you return to it. Keep in mind that you can still do upper body, ABS and maybe after a bit, some floor leg work. I know one of my instructor friends broke her ankle a few years back skiing and her Dr. told her it was okay to do leg lifts for outer & inner thigh with her cast on. (SHE DIDN'T NEED weights on that leg!!) I would still check with your doc depending on your specific break and all. Good Luck & hang in there!! DebbieH
 
Here is an idea too

I am a 46 year old avid Cathe fan and have been working out with Cathe since 1989 and of course loving it. Through the years I have had to take 6 week breaks from my regimented exercise program to have surgeries etc. You will come back fast because you are physically fit, that is always the way it was for me.
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Take Care, Sue
 
Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions and info!!! It certainly is encouraging that I should bounce back more quickly than I thought!! Next week I get my permanent cast on. If the doctor says it is ok, I will resume some upper body and ab work, as well as some possible floor leg work. (My friends are already joking that I will be looking like a "She Man" by the end of this stint as far as my upper body! :}
Thanks again!
Lynn
 

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