Dr. Karyn said my homework for the weekend was to walk (faster than a stroll) for 30 to 45 minutes. After my morning workout and 30 minute ride, Kel and I went out for a walk and covered just under 2 miles in 36 minutes. I tried to walk with the brace on, but I made it about to the end of the driveway before it started to slip down so I ditched it. The walk went very well. I was able to walk at a good speed with only a little discomfort. It started out a little stiff but loosened up quite a bit as we went. I plan on walking again tomorrow for 45 minutes. I will probably up my time on the bike to 35 minutes as well. My cadence on the bike was 79 - 80rpm today so it will be time to shift up a gear soon to increase the resistance. I am still in the small ring, but I am starting to get some good cardio work in along with the strength stuff I am doing. The real cardio will begin when I am able to pedal in the big ring.
I did notice some crackling and popping as I was on the walk today. I'm guessing it's just the new ligament stretching and everything moving around the swelling that it still there. But there was no pain that caused any kind of concern so that was good.
Here's the rest of the workout from this morning:
Pull-ups 6x12, 4 negatives
Push-ups 6x20
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