Needing My Burn...

[fdcritt76]

Day 2 of no running and I'm going crazy!  I've been working on strength, plank exercises, and abs.  I'm sweating bullets, but I'm very disappointed with my burn.  I worked out for an hour and only burned half of what I do in a 30 minute run.  I guess I'm having anxiety of what 3 weeks of this can do to my progress.  Any suggestions?   

[joenali]

Aqua jogging?

[fdcritt76]

I could definitely incorporate swimming! I've never been a big swimmer, but this would be a great alternative for me. Our lake is ridiculously full!

[venice2007]

I've added lots of walking, pool time, and lots of hot yoga. Still no where near my burn of running but they have helped.

[enfuego23]

When i go to yoga for a 90 minute session - I only burn 250 calories where as a 90 minute run = over 800. I feel your pain:( I did find a hot interval yoga class that burns more calories - you could try that:)

[Deleted]

I could cycle or do the elliptical with my ITB/leg injury.  I was not (and still can't) do weight bearing exercises which is horrid.  I could at least do Zumba or kickboxing. :/

[al320]

When i couldnt run at all, i went to spinbas possible. I also started to use the rowing machine at the gym, wbich is pretty awesome.

[fdcritt76]

Thanks so much for your suggestions!

[fdcritt76]

Found an unexpected source of a calorie burn...30 minutes of mowing grass with a broken self propelled function=177 calories!  I'm only 1/4 done with our yard.  I'm going to be a grass cutting fool!

[taratru]

Um...do this. Sonofabitch it was hard. I didn't stop between exercises and did arm stuff between sets.

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