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[Ceros]

Ok, so the thing is, I run as well as workout and I'm looking to build muscle and get nice and tone. But, I can't workout cause I have a broken wrist, ans that's until Jan 17th. So, basically, will running with a workout burn muscle, even if I take protein with the running and workingout. And same question again but, without the workout part, cause I can't workout like I said.

 

[poysyn]

Ok, so the thing is, I run as well as workout and I'm looking to build muscle and get nice and tone. But, I can't workout cause I have a broken wrist, ans that's until Jan 17th. So, basically, will running with a workout burn muscle, even if I take protein with the running and workingout. And same question again but, without the workout part, cause I can't workout like I said.

yes..it will burn muscle. broken wrists are a curse..it will take a while to rehab it as well.

just make sure you are sipping on a gatorade/othercarbdrink and drink a shake after..it should keep the muscle loss minimal...

 

[Ceros]

What?! how come I can't just run, take a shake and then the muscle will repair, just like working out.

 

[ZGzaZ]

With just running, you're not doing anything to your muscle to tell your body that you need it. When you lift weights on a regular basis, this is what you're telling your body...that you need that muscle for the next workout. Just running won't do that. So you will lose muscle during this time, but when you start lifting again, you will get it back, so don't stress.

 

[Ceros]

Ok,ok so should I not do heavy running at this time because I'm not working out now. But, I have alot of running to make up on my log. Also, running with my workouts, good idea? or bad?

 

[medical]

I hate to tell you this but it will be awhile after you get the cast off until you can lift well........maybe a LONG while, especially if you aren't very careful. Depending on the break a wrist can sideline you for a year.

 

[Ceros]

shit man, this totally sucks, how will I keep a decent shape then?
I'll talk to my doctor about the whole workingout thing on Thurs ( I have an apt. then )
And, also if it helps, I broke/fractured both the ulna and my radius in my right hand, and it totally sucks. Cause I'm right handed.

 

[medical]

shit man, this totally sucks, how will I keep a decent shape then?
I'll talk to my doctor about the whole workingout thing on Thurs ( I have an apt. then )
And, also if it helps, I broke/fractured both the ulna and my radius in my right hand, and it totally sucks. Cause I'm right handed.

Breaking both bones sucks. The closer to the wrist the harder to rehab. I suggest cutting the cast off tomorrow (I never leave any arm cast on longer than 3 weeks!) and use ace wraps to stabilize the wrist. Start your own physical therapy now bt flexing your hand and wrist. Take it slow and start to do some mild gripping excercises to SLOWLY develop forearm and grip strength. If they are wanting you to keep the cast on for 6 weeks that is BS.
Don't freak out this is just part of life.....I have had 27 broken bones! You can and will come back: Fitness is a lifelong endeavor and temporary setbacks are just that: temporary! If you do something stupid like pressing movements you Will set yourself back. Just be patient.......

 

[ZGzaZ]

27 broken bones? my god....you sound pretty frail if that's really true. I've yet to have a broken bone in my life, and played sports from age 8 to current...that's just strange to hear.

 

[Ceros]

Ok, thanks for that man. But, I don't think my parents are going to let me take the cast off, specially cause the doctor told me to have it on til Jan 17. I'll post on here again on the 17th what the info is from him. And you think I'll be able to be working out as soon as it's off?

 

[medical]

27 broken bones? my god....you sound pretty frail if that's really true. I've yet to have a broken bone in my life, and played sports from age 8 to current...that's just strange to hear.

Football, fighting, motorcycle wrecks, gunshot wounds............I'm far from frail my brotha! (16 of those came from 3 motorcycle wrecks)
I actually find it strange to hear of a grown man who has never had a broken bone.......I don't think I know (personally) any man who has led an active life and not broken a bone.
What about stitches? Please tell me you have had at least 20 stitches!!! I think I have had at least 200.....

 

[medical]

Ok, thanks for that man. But, I don't think my parents are going to let me take the cast off, specially cause the doctor told me to have it on til Jan 17. I'll post on here again on the 17th what the info is from him. And you think I'll be able to be working out as soon as it's off?

How do your parents stop you from cutting off a cast?
NO you won't be able to work out as soon as it's off!!! Truth is you won't want to....you'll see what I mean.

 

[Ceros]

Ok, um...my parents would kill me man...

 

[medical]

Ok, um...my parents would kill me man...

Tell them your body told you you no longer needed it! Yeah, I guess my parents were not too happy the first time I cut a cast off after 2 weeks so I could play in a football game! They got used to it, however! Dude if you are older than about 14 you control your body and don't answer to anyone.

 

[Ceros]

Try telling my parents that dude. Yah not gonna fly. I asked 'em tonight to see if I could get it off one week in advance just so I could do my semester finals for school and they said no. No way they're gonna fly for this. I hope I can recover quick enough though. I'll ask him on Thurs about how my workingout will be right after the cast comes off.

 

[medical]

Enjoy your life.

 

[classy65gmc]

Football, fighting, motorcycle wrecks, gunshot wounds............I'm far from frail my brotha! (16 of those came from 3 motorcycle wrecks)
I actually find it strange to hear of a grown man who has never had a broken bone.......I don't think I know (personally) any man who has led an active life and not broken a bone.
What about stitches? Please tell me you have had at least 20 stitches!!! I think I have had at least 200.....

sounds strange to me also

15 broken bones
over 500 stitches over 80 in a windstorm induced flying tree branch
1 amputation of 1.25 inches of finger, got caught in chain long story

my wife doesnt let me even look at motorcycles or snowboards anymore

cant imagine the luck it takes to not break anything

 

[medical]

sounds strange to me also

15 broken bones
over 500 stitches over 80 in a windstorm induced flying tree branch
1 amputation of 1.25 inches of finger, got caught in chain long story

my wife doesnt let me even look at motorcycles or snowboards anymore

cant imagine the luck it takes to not break anything

Women love scars!

 

[ZGzaZ]

sounds strange to me also

15 broken bones
over 500 stitches over 80 in a windstorm induced flying tree branch
1 amputation of 1.25 inches of finger, got caught in chain long story

my wife doesnt let me even look at motorcycles or snowboards anymore

cant imagine the luck it takes to not break anything

Guess I've just been extrememly lucky then, although I'm only 22, so I still have a lot of time.. (knock on wood).

 

[mrwhiterightsnow]

Try telling my parents that dude. Yah not gonna fly. I asked 'em tonight to see if I could get it off one week in advance just so I could do my semester finals for school and they said no. No way they're gonna fly for this. I hope I can recover quick enough though. I'll ask him on Thurs about how my workingout will be right after the cast comes off.

lol, why not just cut it off, if its off and you act like its fine and you are smart about recovery and begin your own therapy what can they do? take you back and put it back on? no, f that, cut it off, and they might think your dumb but so? your a man

 

[Ceros]

Ok dude just got back from the appt. because they could arrange it for today. So, he said the healing is coming along great and he can take it off a week early cause I asked. Because I have semester tests on Jan. 10,11,and 12 and it was origionally going to come off on the 17th. Also I asked about the whole workinout thing and he said yah I can workout afterwards just make sure it isn't stiff right away.

 

[medical]

Ok dude just got back from the appt. because they could arrange it for today. So, he said the healing is coming along great and he can take it off a week early cause I asked. Because I have semester tests on Jan. 10,11,and 12 and it was origionally going to come off on the 17th. Also I asked about the whole workinout thing and he said yah I can workout afterwards just make sure it isn't stiff right away.

That's good...even a week will help alot. Be VERY careful with working out too soon though! It is not that you have to worry so much about the bone but since you have muscle loss it is so easy to compress nerves and have numbness and loss of grip strength for a long time if not permenantly. Just be careful.....trust me on this one bro.....I've done it the wrong way twice and I am now very careful with working out too soon after an arm cast comes off!

 

[gjohnson5]

I've played 4 sports varsity and been in a head on collision with a car on my 12 speed and I have never broken a bone , dislocated any joint or torn any ligaments

Football, fighting, motorcycle wrecks, gunshot wounds............I'm far from frail my brotha! (16 of those came from 3 motorcycle wrecks)
I actually find it strange to hear of a grown man who has never had a broken bone.......I don't think I know (personally) any man who has led an active life and not broken a bone.
What about stitches? Please tell me you have had at least 20 stitches!!! I think I have had at least 200.....

 

[gjohnson5]

And the only time I've had stitches is when I got a lump removed

 

[Ceros]

Ok, cool...so do you suggest making workout a little easier than before until I build some muscle again?

 

[gjohnson5]

Sorry , just got back from the gym

If you are on a long layoff such as myself, I would advise that you get back into weights slowly. I've never been injured before because of a reason. I am extremely knowledgeable in the weight room and I am meticulious about warming up. Caution over intensity... live to lift tomorrow

 

[medical]

Ok, cool...so do you suggest making workout a little easier than before until I build some muscle again?

Exactly.....work on your grip for a week before anything else.

 

[Ceros]

Ok, I start with an easy workout and slowly build it up each month.