Choose another type of exercise, such as going for a walk or stretching.
Sometimes I have to change up a routine to focus on things that I am able to do and not what I can’t do. Running is always hard for me but I can walk. If I’m sick I can still do some yoga. It’s important for me to simply keep the time open in my schedule. If I don’t do it, my schedule fills the void with something else.
Go see a doctor so you know exactly when you can get active again . Also , You want to keep stretching and do whatever it is you can still do . If you’re able to go on walks do so . Use your other non injured body parts . Trust me , I am the QUEEN of injuries . I always end up hurting myself from being clumsy . They happen to the best of us and very often in my case . For example , I recently got stitches on my fingertip and as a boxer that trains everyday , that took a toll on me ! But I still made it work . Depending on how bad the injury is rest the minimum amount recommended . Again , listen to your body . After my stitches , I took a break from boxing for about 24-48 hours . And when I was back I simply started accommodating myself by not using the injured hand on the bag . You just have to always do your best . Using one hand wasn’t ideal obviously . But it was the best I could do and it left me feeling proud , motivated and strong . Best , Ferial
Make the habit of doing a very small chunk of your goal no matter how you feel. If your goal was to workout every day for 30 minutes, shorten the goal to 2 minutes. Something stupid small that your brain can get used to creating the habit. On days you have pain, do the bare minimum, but dont break the streak!
as another user who struggles with the same issue, I don’t know how helpful I can be. I try to sub in something that doesn’t use the injured part...like when I had a knee replacement, I’d do arm reps while sitting. Truthfully, I find it super easy to get de-motivated, so I just tell myself, you don’t have to like it. just do it.
I don’t often get injured, but I would think that exercise would be my motivation to continue to exercise to the injury. If we are talking about a mental injury, then reminders and motivation from others keep me going. this is true especially if there are people that rely on me and my health
You should go to the doctor which will recommend special exercises for the injury. In that way you will feel safe that you are doing the right kind of exercises to get better sooner.
Definitely don’t exercise through the pain/injury. Your body is speaking to you and telling you to back off. With most injuries, there are always other exercises you can do that don’t aggravate the injury e.g. if you hurt your ankle running, you could try swimming instead until your ankle is healed.
Choose an exercise that doesn’t aggravate your symptoms and that you enjoy, because ultimately the goal is to just keep moving!
To keep from losing my motivation to exercise I only need to visualize and therefore remember how great I feel in mind and body when I am in top shape.
Answers reflect the personal experiences of Fabulous community members. They are not medical or professional advice — for guidance about your health, talk to a qualified professional.
