Missing my high-impact!

[pjlippert]

So, I've been going through PT since February for osteoarthritis in my right hip and knee. For the first couple of months I stubbornly tried to keep on doing my fav Step & Insanity DVD's -- much to the demise of my PT and it kept knocking my treatment and recovery back.

So, about a month and a half ago, I FINALLY listened to her and switched to low/no impact workouts. I re-joined the YMCA so I could do the pool and other gentler machines. My treatment is going along great and I'm seeing fantastic gains!! Although I had to cancel going to the FL RT so I don't totally undo the benefits.

I just miss my crazy hard workouts and the massive adrenaline rush... although I def DON'T miss the ensuing pain that would haunt me for days. Thankfully, the workouts I am doing are keeping my weight stable, but I can't get it out of my head that I won't be able to bust through this stupid plateau without kicking my butt high-impact style.

I NEED the new low-impact workouts! Hurry, hurry, Cathe & SNM!! Pretty please with a cherry on top release them soooooooonnnn!

Pep-talk needed cuz I'm feeling REALLY tempted to break out a toughie tomorrow morning. Talk me down, gals!

Hugs,
Pam

 

[RapidBreath]

Pam- Don't worry, your high impact workouts will be there when you have healed. In the meantime, try a hiking workout wearing a weighted vest (or back pack.) Then, adjust your weight on your hrm up to accommodate the additional poundage and watch your heart rate soar. Impact is not required to do a super tough workout.

 

[DirtDiva]

Pam- Don't worry, your high impact workouts will be there when you have healed. In the meantime, try a hiking workout wearing a weighted vest (or back pack.) Then, adjust your weight on your hrm up to accommodate the additional poundage and watch your heart rate soar. Impact is not required to do a super tough workout.

This is a great idea and totally works. I ride with a camelbak (storage and hydration unit) on my back and when the mood strikes me, I'll put my diving weights in it, up to 15 pounds and go for long climbing trails. Sweaty, tough workout with zero impact.

 

[DirtDiva]

Pam, I feel your anxiety. I'm sitting out for another week due to a fractured nose, and its making me literally silly and I don't nearly have the amount of time you have to endure. Listen to your doc, you HAVE too. Otherwise you'll end up going round and round in a circle.

 

[maddiesmum]

Pam:

I am going to tell you that low impact, high intensity does indeed keep you in tip top shape.

Due to various things, I have been largely doing low impact workouts for the last year, two years. Powerwalking at very high speeds (5.1-5.8 mph) or on the highest inclines possible. It may not give the same buzz/endorphin high, but it is every bit as good at achieving cardiovascular fitness as doing Cathe cardio.

Proof is, a couple of weeks ago I did Cardio & Weights, cardio-only, and intended to stop at that point. However, I felt so good I carried right on and did Imax 2 right on top of it and felt exhilarated. I managed that based on all my powerwalking workouts, having not done step for several years, nor running.

Since then, I have picked up my running again and am completing 6 mile runs with walking breaks on the treadmill, with power sprints and feel great.

You don't have to do high impact, balls-to-the-wall workouts to be able to do them. Stick with what you can do for right now: DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO RUSH THINGS!!!!!!!!

All things come with time. I know it sucks. Mainly what kept me from doing high impact the last two years was a running injury and recurrent migraines, so I know what it is like to not be able to do exactly the fitness activity that your mind craves.

Big hug Pam to help see you through,

Clare

 

[pjlippert]

Thank you all very much! I held out. I love the idea of adding extra weights for my low-impact workouts.

A broken nose - ouch!! I hope your recovery is going well.

Thanks agaim!
Pam