Over the past nine months I have learned many different ways to modify exercises and my workouts.
I had shoulder surgery back in May 2010 and it has been an uphill battle since. I am a workout fanatic and the thought of resting is not in my element of thinking! So what did that leave me with …. modification. I had surgery on a Wednesday and by Thursday I was back to working out.
Just because my shoulder was injured, didn’t mean I couldn’t use my legs and butt and abs! If there was pullups I did box jumps. If we lifted I would back squat. For kettlebell swings I would use my one good arm.
My one big fear through out this process, is that I would lose my strength and stamina; but I didn’t!
Other people with injuries, started to see this and instead of taking a break from their workout routine, they modified.
Whatever the workout of the day was, I would turn it into a workout that was attainable to my clients and to me.
I have had members with broken feet, legs, elbows, back issues, shoulders, neck (just about every injury or set back you could have), and they have still managed to get a killer workout and maintain their strength and results in the process.
What limitations do you have that are keeping you from obtaining the goals that are possible?
In the comments below leave any potential issues and I will give you an exercise or workout to modify this!
Fit Chic