In recent months, I have been running less and doing Crossfit more. It's been a great way to increase strength training, still get some cardio in and keep myself from getting in a rut. However, I recently injured myself at the gym - no I am not that hardcore, I just try to do too much too fast. It was a wrist injury, but it affected my elbow and shoulder a bit, too, so I was really limited as to what kind of exercise I could do.
When I found out how long it would take to recover (several weeks), I panicked. How was I going to replace the Crossfit experience when I could barely use one arm? That's when I rediscovered my old friends - running and swimming. Those two used to be my sole forms of exercise until I got bored of doing the same thing ALL the time and I wanted to tone up. However, I found this mix a relief while I nursed my injury. I felt like I was in control of my recovery and I was (still am) able to stay active. Not only did they keep me moving, but I am pretty sure swimming helped my wrist recover more quickly because I could use and strengthen it without any impact. Once I started swimming, recovery soon followed.
Swimming has kept this whole runner in action - what do you fall back on when injury sidelines you from your favorite exercise?
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