I have broken my big toe. This really stinks, as I was on a bit of a roll with my training and feeling great with my progress. Doctor says I will need to wear a boot (no crutches, thankfully) for 4 weeks. In the meantime, no swimming or any other activity that could put pressure or "flex" the toe as it heals. He did say I could use a stationary bike (with the boot, of course), as long as I push down on the pedals with the back of the foot/heel and not the front of the foot.
Question is, what type of exercises would be recommended to maintain conditioning in my upper body? I plan to do lots of core work as well. Not sure what else I can do.
Also, how much, realistically, will I be deconditioned when I return to the pool? Will I have to start over completely to get back to where I was previously with my swimming? I was hoping to do a zones meet in March, but it doesn't look like this will be happening.
I'm not going to enjoy this AT ALL. It's really hard for me to sit around not doing anything.
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saltyswimmer, I broke my toes a few times. I just taped the toe (with good duct tape) to the toe next to it. I use fins during part of my workout, so I'd use one fin on the good foot, and no fin on the broken toe foot. I'm not a doctor, and I'm not in any way telling you to go ahead and swim with the broken toe. My first broken toe was on the baby toe, and the second break was dx'd as a "broken foot, but I believe it was also the baby toe. I swam. But I'm a little crazy. I swam 3 weeks after having my gallbladder and appendix removed at the same time. I was able to use all the cardio equipment - bike, eliptical, walked. If you don't want to swim, there's plenty you can still do. Hang in there.
saltyswimmer, I broke my toes a few times. I just taped the toe (with good duct tape) to the toe next to it. I use fins during part of my workout, so I'd use one fin on the good foot, and no fin on the broken toe foot. I'm not a doctor, and I'm not in any way telling you to go ahead and swim with the broken toe. My first broken toe was on the baby toe, and the second break was dx'd as a "broken foot, but I believe it was also the baby toe. I swam. But I'm a little crazy. I swam 3 weeks after having my gallbladder and appendix removed at the same time. I was able to use all the cardio equipment - bike, eliptical, walked. If you don't want to swim, there's plenty you can still do. Hang in there.
