Take your time
If you’ve suffered an injury, no matter how minor, you have to be careful to take your time when the time comes to return to your fitness routine. It can be tempting to rush back to the gym as soon as you start to feel better; but what feels fine when you’re making small everyday movements can suddenly turn into excruciating pain once you get back on the cross-trainer or go back to your class to learn pole dance routines!
I know what us hard-core gym addicts are like though. I did my ankle a few years ago playing football and I swear it was like going cold turkey from heroin or something. I’d find myself pacing the flat, full of beans and no way of releasing all that pent-up energy. I was driving my wife and kids crazy until gradually the ankle started to feel strong enough for me to get out for walks. Hardly a replacement for a good two-hour session on the treadmill, but at least I felt like I was getting some exercise.
I also went to a couple of aqua aerobics sessions. Now, you might scoff at that, thinking they’re just for old people and pregnant women, but if you’re recovering from an injury, the water provides you with plenty of support and even minimises the impact on your body. Plus it’s a lot harder than you’d think. I have some serious respect for the women that do it week in week out with the weights on their ankles and wrists. They’d probably give me a run for my money when it comes to general fitness!
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