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So unfortunately some of us are going to sustain injuries either through training or general life activities. Recently I actually chipped a bone in my elbow and my wrist. So I'm currently unable to use my left arm which means no lift any weights for around 6 weeks.  For me this is a massive part of my training and I've had to make some big adjustments to the way I train. After 6 weeks I will then have a period of rehabilitation on my arm to help get the full range of motion back. Â
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How do you stay focused during this time?
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1. Â Be grateful for what you have. Â
It is going to be important to remember that just because you have injured one part you can still do something else. For me because I have damaged my arm I am still able to do lower body workouts and cardio. That is what I have been focusing on since my injury. Â
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2. Â Focus on food.Â
As I'm unable to train how I usually would I am having to make sure I am keep a better track of my food.  During this period of time I am actually working on a fasting basis where I eat from 12 to 8pm. Fasting is meant to work because it give the digestive system a good rest this then means your body works more efficiently in cell redevelopment.  I decided to give this a try now while I am not training so intensively so I can see if I notice any benefits in this way of eating. Â
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3. Â Goal adjustmentÂ
So for me I don't have big lift goals but if I did I would be readjusting my goals so it meets what I am capable of doing. I am working on cardio this is mainly working around incline walking due to having to minimal movement in my arm.Â
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4. Try new thingsÂ
So after I have got to point when I can put weight through my arm again and I have full range of movement I will start including body weight and light weights into my routine. By slowing the motion down and using light weights it will help to rebuild the muscle.Â
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5 Sharing what you have done.Â
For me one of the things that is helping me is being able to share with people what I have done and how I am going about staying active. This just shows that people who are injured can keep going.Â
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So just remember even if you get injuries you can still keep going and that it isn't the end of the world.Â
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