Stonechat
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- Staines, Middlesex
I have left arm in a sling for 4 - 6 weeks, I have been meaning to start some gym/strength work, now want something I can do with one arm in a sling?
I think you could definitely do presses (assuming it's a pin loaded machine or someone adds the weight for you).Presses too if the angle is right.
Take the dog somewhere hilly to work your muscles more, might be hard around Staines though!I walk the dog twice a day, so at least getting that in
Take the dog somewhere hilly to work your muscles more, might be hard around Staines though!
(if it's a shoulder)
I had made the assumption that it was actually a subsitute for cycling, and therefore fitness, but I now think that Stonechat actually did mean 'strength'.Dog walking or hill walking is not going to give you any increase in leg 'strength' though, although it will help with general fitness. Is it fitness you are after, or leg strength specifically?
I don't think carrying a heavy rucksack following presumably shoulder or arm surgery while wearing a sling would be advised by a surgeon or PhysioI had made the assumption that it was actually a subsitute for cycling, and therefore fitness, but I now think that Stonechat actually did mean 'strength'.
I am not sure why anybody trains for strength since lack of leg strength is rarely a problem on or off the bike.
As for a lack of local hills ... use stairs as a substitute. For extra 'strength' training wear a rucksack filled with something heavy!