strenghtening programme advice! Help
clarkey30
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I have been informed that to cure a hip problem i have i have to undergo a strength programme for 8 weeks before i can gradually start to run again. The strenghtening will have to continue for good though.
Now being allergic to gyms, has anyone got any advice or training programmes designed to strenghten legs?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I have been informed that to cure a hip problem i have i have to undergo a strength programme for 8 weeks before i can gradually start to run again. The strenghtening will have to continue for good though.
Now being allergic to gyms, has anyone got any advice or training programmes designed to strenghten legs?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Start off slowly; don't use weights. Think about stretches as much as load bearing exercises. You probably need to do some core stuff as well as the legs.
Squat type things: Slowly, and not too deep if it hurts. Think of form.
Single leg squats. Great for leg strength and core.
Investing in a wobble cushion and doing a single leg squat on that is something that I do a lot for leg/core strength. Works knees, hips and all muscles in between.
Lunges. With and without a weight - walking lunges if you have the space. Lunges forward and to the side.
Get a swiss ball - we have two at home! You can get them cheaply at the supermarket as pilates is all the rage at the moment. The swiss ball is a great platform for all sorts of exercises.
I've even contemplated getting one while staying away at a hotel. But worried that the staff might think I have a strange fetish.
when you lunge, make sure you dont let your knee travle out over your toes.
v. important.
Plyometrics are great for leg strength. Double legged jumps onto a step or box about knee height really work well. Maybe start off low and work up for rehab. Otherwise looks up some other plyo exercises. Highly recommended for leg strengthening.
hope this helps and Good luck with the rehab