What kind of stuff can I do when a) I can't run and b) have no gym/pool access?

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HermanBloom Nov 2015 11:19am, 10 Nov 2015 4,887 posts	0 HermanBloom Morning all, Due to Patella Tendonitis I have been on the sick list since July, and won't be seeing the finish line of a parkrun anytime soon. I have been doing some exercise bike work at home, but can only do 20 minutes (longer than that and the knee starts grumbling) at a sedate pace in the same gear. I have no other gym equipment at home apart from two hand-size dumbells. There is no gym or pool at or near work, so those aren't options. I need to start doing something otherwise I might explode. Or just get larger as I have for sure not reduced my beer intake. ChrisHB mentioned 100 push-ups challenge. Is there other stuff like that that any of you guys do? Ta.
lammo Nov 2015 11:20am, 10 Nov 2015 6,265 posts	0 lammo Naa, beer and crisps are your future.
HermanBloom Nov 2015 11:27am, 10 Nov 2015 4,888 posts	0 HermanBloom The original physio did say, and I quote "If you were going to sit on the sofa and eat crisps for the next 20 years, I would just say leave it alone". Tempting.
Blade Shunner Nov 2015 11:43am, 10 Nov 2015 399 posts	0 Blade Shunner Wall walks, pike press, table inverted rows, planks, side planks, glute bridges, press ups, geko press up. That's just off the top of my head. Can you squat, or does your tendinitis not allow this? Google body weight exercise and callisthenics.
sallykate Nov 2015 11:44am, 10 Nov 2015 4,014 posts	0 sallykate I've started walking some of my favourite short (up to 5 miles) running routes. Not the same but it's hilly enough round here to be challenging in parts. Would your knee be up to that? Walk part of your commute maybe? I was going to suggest renting a Concept 2 if you have room for it but I don't think rowing would be the best thing for your injury!
Rosehip Nov 2015 11:45am, 10 Nov 2015 5,961 posts	0 Rosehip Have a look at strength running and kinetic revolution, both of which have rehab sections, stretches/strength work
mulbs Nov 2015 11:49am, 10 Nov 2015 11,477 posts	0 mulbs mmm crisps
HermanBloom Nov 2015 11:51am, 10 Nov 2015 4,889 posts	0 HermanBloom No squats Blade. I was doing an exercise with a ball and sliding up and down a wall but the specialist has said it is putting too much weight on the muscle. Basically any load bearing involving the knee is out. Which does limit things. I will attempt the dreaded plank!
HermanBloom Nov 2015 11:51am, 10 Nov 2015 4,890 posts	0 HermanBloom And can;t walk the commute Sally, I am a 45-50 minute drive away, along the motorway for most of it
HermanBloom Nov 2015 11:52am, 10 Nov 2015 4,891 posts	0 HermanBloom Sorry, last post. I can't get any more "proper" equipment into the house. The bike has me brushing up against the side of the spare bed, as an indication of the lack of room in our house