Sustaining an injury during a rigorous workout session is never any fun! For a start, you’ll probably be in a lot of pain for a while and will need to dose yourself up with painkillers. The other problem is that you can’t get back to your usual workout regime without causing yourself even more damage!

 

So, what should you do apart from sitting down on your sofa and watching daytime TV for hours on end? Believe it or not, it’s possible to still stay in shape despite your injuries. If you want to keep fit until you’re well enough to return to your usual training exercises, there are some things you can do. Try these amazing low-impact workouts for size:

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Walking

 

Okay, so you can’t do any intense workouts or cross-fit exercises when you’re out of action, as it were. But, you can still do a few simple exercises to stay healthy and keep your mind fresh. One such example is walking! You probably do a lot of that activity every day anyway, but it’s something you can do to ease your body back into full health.

 

How far you walk and where you go is up to you, of course. It’s recommended that you do a mixture of alternating slow and fast walking during each session. That way, you’ll give most of your muscles an exercise without torturing yourself because of the pain!

In-Line Skating

 

You might be wondering why you should do some skating with in-line skates. Well, it gives you greater speed than traditional roller skates, plus they make you more flexible on the go too. You don’t need much effort to spend some time in-line skating, and, as such, is the least likeliest way to hamper your injury recovery.

 

And let’s not forget that skating is so much fun, especially with a group of friends! Another advantage of in-line skating is that you can do it anywhere, even in an empty car park, if you wish!

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Paddle Boarding

 

Do you happen to live near the coast? If so, and you enjoy the occasional dip in the sea, why not do a spot of paddle boarding? Consider doing so when the water is relatively calm so that you don’t exacerbate your injury.

 

Also, make sure you have the right gear for the job as paddle boarding is a bit different to surfing! You’ll need a paddle board, of course, paddle, SUP life jacket, and a wetsuit.

 

Swimming

 

Another low-impact exercise you can consider if you love being in a pool or in the sea is swimming. The biggest advantage that it offers is you can exercise in the water at your own pace. And because it relaxes your muscles, the water helps you to be much more flexible.

If you prefer to swim in peace and quiet, head down to your local leisure centre early in the morning.

 

Of course, if you’re lucky enough to have a pool at your home, you don’t need to go anywhere! Good luck with your recovery, and remember not to over-do anything until you’re back up to speed.