Tactical Barbell without running?

[Hellequin]

I had a meniscus surgery some months ago. I can do almost everything again, but I still have some pain when running. That's why I avoid it at the moment. Sprints make it worse and leave me without sports for days.

I read both books and I am really ready to start the strength and conditioning program. I also red in the FAQ of book 2, that it is possible to do the whole program without running (and without rowing - this hurts even more). There are plenty workouts without it.

I just wonder if anybody has done it before without running? Does it even make sense to try it and only get fit with kettlebells, barbells and the airdyne?

[godjira1]

i think you can do it just with the airdyne, it is probably just not as efficient. The AD is great for interval, tabata type workouts but it's a real chore when it comes to the longer distances, 180-age HR target kind of workouts but still doable. The normal power bikes are probably better for those.

I did a spell without running for 3 months when I tore my ACL about a year back, so I played around with the bikes and elliptical some.

[Barkadion]

I've done a lot of AD for both HIC ans LSS. It can be done.

Incorporating AD into Fobbit/Fun run variations is the best from my personal experience. Also, shadow boxing, light heavy bag work, step-ups and walking is great variations as well. Not sure if walking/step ups is doable for your condition, though..

Have you thought about swimming?

[Hellequin]

Yeah, I am also worried about doing 30-60min straight easy cardio on an AIRDYNE will be pretty hard to do.
Maybe walking/rucking could be done, depends on my knee from day to day.

I could also use my bike for those sessions. Living on a big hill, it will be an up and down drive and maybe not perfect for a long easy ride.

Swimming hurts my knees pretty badly. I tried it 2 weeks ago and had to stop due to my pain. Hoping this knee to get better quick...

[CD51]

At some point you will need to decide what you can do. Weather it’s a bike, walk, etc doesn’t really matter. As long as you match the intensity and duration of the planned E session your cardio vascular system won’t know what your doing.

[grouchyjarhead]

I rucked for my long E sessions during BB. You could use it for all sessions if you needed to.