NEED workout/weight loss HELP

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ashnoel

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For the past 4 months i have been working out about 6 days a week doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred (THE BEST WORKOUT VIDEO EVER!) i am in the best shape i have been in that i can remember. However.. a couple days ago i got a highly invasive knee surgery to remove little masses from the inside of my knee. they entered through the front and back of my leg. my stiches will be removed this thursday. i have to walk with crutches and can't put pressure on my leg. SO, clearly, i am at a loss as for what to do for workouts. i do not want to get to of shape and gain a bunch of weight. my doctor told me that i will not be able to do any lunges/high impact exercises involving legs for 9-12 weeks... i can't swim yet.. i have a bender ball and some hand weights and i am wiling to purchase more supplies.

I need someone to help me design a daily workout plan so i can stay in shape and gain as little weight as possible! any help is greatly appreciated!
 
Focus on your nutrition while you are out. In the meantime, concentrate on core and upper body exercises + stretching. You will just have to wait it out for lower body exercises until your body heals. No need to increase chances on injury while you are recovering. It sucks but that is life :(
 
If you would able to swim then I would suggest to you that swimming is the best option you have. But there are other options you may consider. Just read out all of my recommendation with care:

• The elliptical is a low-impact form of cardio that mimics running; it can work for a lot of people with knee or ankle issues (but check with your doc first, just to be safe). The motion that we make while powering through an elliptical workout uses a combination of both arms and legs for power, but it won’t strain your lower joints.

• Just about every gym has a rowing machine or two, and they’re often some of the most underutilized pieces of cardio equipment. Rowing is mostly upper-body work (great for toning up your arms and shoulders), but your legs provide low-impact support by pushing against the machine with each stroke.

• Who says these workouts are just for relaxing? Some of the Pilates and yoga DVDs out there will help you work up just as much of a sweat as circuit training or a cardio machine will. Look for power yoga or Ashtanga yoga workouts, and intermediate to advanced Pilates routines—they’ll keep your heart pumping and your body moving, and they’ll improve your flexibility to boot.


Of course, it’s always crucial to talk to a doctor about your particular ankle or knee issues and make sure the specific exercises you’re interested in are smart choices. As long as your doc doesn’t veto an activity when you’re trying to overcome joint strain, what’s the harm in trying all of them out? Getting creative with your workout is a powerful tool for staying motivated—injured or not.
 
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