How to exercise when you're leg is injured. :(

[JanuaryX]

I've boarded the "let's lose weight!" train lol and I've been on a diet and been exercising lately. I recently injured my leg (there's sharp shooting pain at my knee fold/back of my knee, popliteal area) and was advised to let it heal and avoid strenuous activities.

Now, how can I continue with my weight loss journey? I'm not quitting on my diet, so how should I exercise now? Or should I just stick to my diet and let time heal my leg first, so I won't be adding any more trauma to my injury?

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Thanks guys. :)

[just_tired]

There's not much you can do so just rest your knee because if you hurt it even worse, it could be months before you can do anything. Diet is the most important part of losing weight anyway.

[kheserthorpe]

A: stick with diet.

B: Upper body weight work

C: let it heal properly so you can resume working out, not have a lingering issue for years.

[Anonymous]

do upper body exercises... This is why I want to get a kayak! I am always injuring my legs... or do light exercises, like yoga.

[MoonshineMooCow]

go swimming when you've rested, it is low impact and doesn't take a toll on your joints like running does

[Konnour]

You don't, you wait 'til it heals or else you risk into getting even deeper injuries

[booyah]

could you do any of the one leg exercises found on google? :D

[Anonymous]

Stick to your diet, and do light upper body workouts.

[Anonymous]

You can still use your fingers. no worries ;)