I recently started doing cardio but I may have done too much too soon and now my ankle hurts any tips?

[Anonymous]

Should I stop for a while. Am I supposed to massage my ankle? Really any words of wisdom appreciated

[electromagnetic]

Lay of the cardio. It's not suppose to be something you do everyday unless it's part of a full leg workout routine. Keep it light and simple. Unless you're devoting your life to be a marathon runner.
here's a tip to get you workout routine together.
Hit cardio first to get your heart rate and blood flowing then do your normal workout. ( arms, legs, core... etc) Then finish with hitting cardio.
ALSO, don't lock your knee caps when you're running. That what creates the ankle burn over time.

[snowangle]

Rest until it doesn't hurt anymore. I recently started cardio myself and severely overworked both of my knees, and I still haven't gotten to the point where I feel confident running again lol. When I start again, I'll do it slowly.

Wrap your ankle, ice and elevate when you can.

[OlderAndWiser]

Unless there is a medical reason to not do so, you should probably use a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or naproxen sodium for a few days. You may also want to miniize the amount of time you spend weight bearing on your legs. In the meanwhile, you can do cardio exercises from a sitting or recumbent position.