https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-question-for-gym-rats-and-katya Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:15:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-question-for-gym-rats-and-katya#post-372497 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:35:03 +0000 Steph 372497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I am unfortunately familiar with groin injuries. I got one playing field hockey in high school and it lasted the whole season. I played through it and it killed me for months. I think groins are notorious for taking awhile to heal, which is why I have been keeping it really safe with sticking to the handbike. </p> <p>Thanks for the rowing and boxing suggestions. Unfortunately, any extension of my leg exacerbates the injury--I can't even do ab exercises that require me to fully extend my leg. As for boxing: I have never known myself to be worse at anything. I must lack hand-eye coordination or something because I am just horrible at it. I took a boxing class once and the instructor was just at a loss as to how to help me to the moves properly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-question-for-gym-rats-and-katya#post-372488 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:51:41 +0000 suzanne 372488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Listen to MaryK - sound advice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-question-for-gym-rats-and-katya#post-372358 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:24:59 +0000 MsMary 372358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I'd box with a groin injury, either. Too much twisting if you have a partner. Maybe work on the speed bag or the heavy bag.</p> <p>I had a groin injury years ago and didn't rest it properly, and it plagued me for YEARS. I mean, YEARS. Like, 10 or 15. If I were in your shoes I'd just let the cardio go rather than take a chance on exacerbating the injury. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-question-for-gym-rats-and-katya#post-372331 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:50:48 +0000 lyn* 372331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you pulled your groin, rowing could be +++painful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-question-for-gym-rats-and-katya#post-372326 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:42:11 +0000 afterism 372326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boxing is great cardio. You would have to stand up but don't have to move your lower body. Not as effective but better than nothing.</p> <p>Does the rowing machine hurt? It's a straight out motion rather than a kick or a run. It's more strength training but it has a cardio aspect as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-question-for-gym-rats-and-katya#post-372304 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:03:44 +0000 Mo 372304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>rowing machine?? Or just lay low for a week or two. When I screwed up my ankle I was in marathon mode and going to a full stop was disheartening, but not the worst thing in the world. Healing is the most important. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-question-for-gym-rats-and-katya#post-372300 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:01:21 +0000 Steph 372300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently pulled my groin and have been told I shouldn't do any exercise with my legs for at least a week. This is making it really difficult for me to go to the gym. I have been using the hand bike, but that's the only thing I cardio I can think to do. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I am lifting weights for my arms and doing ab work as well, but I would like to get some cardio in. I have been told I can't even walk briskly or swim.</p> <p>Katya, I know you are an athlete who doesn't use your legs, so I would love your input if you're around! </p>