Cardio with a broken arm

[Hamster]

Broke the neck of my left humerus (at the shoulder) a couple of weeks back and i've been quite sedentary since. At the moment it's in a cuff/collar when walking about and I can walk around but can't run. Normally i cycle most days and play a fair amount of badminton but none of that's going to be happening for a few weeks. I've been trying to think of some sort of cardio exercises i can do but i've no ideas! Can anyone please suggest something that i can think about trying?

I'm not intending this to be a medical thread. If it hurts or i feel it may impair recovery then i won't do it or i will ask a medic first. Also i'm not after any advice on rehabilitation of the arm.

Thanks

 

[a1ex2001]

static bike would be spot on.

 

[Hamster]

static bike would be spot on.

Ah great idea, thanks I joined a gym last week they have and my membership on hold. I can start it off but it would be good if there is something that i can do outside the gym if the bike is all i'd be going for.

 

[Morba]

Walking, specifically decent gradient stuff. Or find an open office that has lots of stairs!

 

[Saviola]

Set gradient on treadmill to 8+ and just walk at a comfortable pace, say 6+, do that for 30-40mins a time and it will burn calories. Obviously if you feel comfortable you can increase that, or lower if you feel pain. Not the most exciting but certainly works.

 

[Hamster]

Thanks for the ideas guys I think i'll give it a few more days and get myself off to the gym. I've just spoken to one the staff and they said they will get a personal trainer to assess me and work out a suitable routine.

 

[roysters]

When I broke my humerus I cycled, walked and used the skiing machine (minus using the handles). As I gradually healed I started very light rowing. 3 years later still feel the metal plate in my arm

 

[janesssssy]

I would say walking was a good idea, when I tore the ligaments in my ac joint separation, walked to work every day. atleast took my mind off the pain somewhat.