Keeping fit whilst injured

GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley

Most people who lead a physically active lifestyle will sustain an injury at some point. Often there are many contributing factors including – muscle imbalances, incorrect recovery or nutrition, incorrect technique, increasing exercise too quickly or simply an accident. It is important to not let injury stop you from being active. You can use these times to rest a part of your body but then focus on something else. For example, if you cannot run, can you walk? Do strength & conditioning? More swimming or water aerobics etc. Get the advice from a trusted sport physician before recommencing exercise whilst injured and ask what you can do, instead of what you can’t do. You might also consider taking a natural pain relief such as Cabot’s Natural Pain Manager capsules.

MONDAY
45min group fitness class such as water aerobics, body balance etc.

TUESDAY
60min power walk before brekky

WEDNESDAY
60min running incl. 10x 90sec 8/10 effort + 90sec super easy

THURSDAY
45-60min swim incl. 20x 25m or 50m sprints with 10-30sec rest

FRIDAY
45min stretch/yoga/pilates/gym program incl. 5-10mins skipping

SATURDAY
Day off

SUNDAY
60-90min easy cycle outdoors on path or trail

MONDAY
45min group fitness class such as water aerobics, body balance etc.

TUESDAY
45mins incl. 30mins alt. 1min fast run + 1min easy run + 1min walk

WEDNESDAY 
60mins pool swimming incl. 4 reps of 200m+ at 8/10 + 60sec rest

THURSDAY
Day off

FRIDAY
45min stretch/yoga/pilates/gym program incl. 5-10mins skipping

SATURDAY
Local Parkrun event or fun run incl. 5-10min warm up jog

SUNDAY
30min easy cycle or walk recovery