Exercise to replace swimming for the fall/winter?

[Anonymous]

I’ve been swimming laps daily all spring/summer, but the pool closes tomorrow. I’m not a huge fan of indoor pools and the logistics of lockers/parking/etc. (can walk to the outdoor pool, indoor pool requires a drive and meters with short allowable parking times that wouldn’t let me get my full work out in anyway).

I need a new low impact activity as I’ve got plantar fasciitis in one foot which has taken me out of running for a couple months now and was my primary get in shape exercise previously.

There are several studios I can walk to from my house. Pure barre, orange theory, solid core, boot camp, and a few gyms. Would any of these be viable? I’ve never been to any of them and don’t know much about their programs other than I know what a basic gym is.

I’ve recently lost 35lbs and am working toward more and am looking for toning and low stress on my foot. Seems like a big ask!

[Anonymous]

Orange theory includes running on a tread.

What about cycle var? Woukd that hurt your foot?

I would recommend Barre3 over pure barre if you want cardio.

[Anonymous]

^cycle bar

[Anonymous]

Any of them could be viable, OP, depending on what you like. Orange Theory has modifications for tread work, at least, some of them do. Solidcore is hard AF, but I loved it pre-pandemic. A lot of people like barre and boot camps. Why not try them out and see what you like?

[Anonymous]

I love barre classes because of the core strength and hip mobility. It worked better than PT for solving a lower back problem I was having. I haven’t tried Pure Barre but I love Xtend Barre, which is now available online with an on demand Beachbody subscription. I’ve actually had the subscription since the pandemic started and I wanted to avoid gyms, but I’ve liked it enough to keep (along with running and occasional drop in classes).

[Anonymous]

I have the same question—and similar issues — OP. I’m planning to explore dance videos, which can be as low impact as you want them to be, and to get back into yoga and possibly tai chi.

[Anonymous]

Spinning worked for me when I had more foot problems. Remember that barre classes typically require you to be barefoot. I need shoe support.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the thoughts everyone.

I think I will go by the various places and take them up on the free trial class offers and see what, if anything, is easiest on my foot.

A new gym is supposed to open near me with an indoor lap pool, but that is probably a year out, but will be a great option when it does open. Walkable is important to me given the parking situation in the city!

[Anonymous]

Go see a PT who will work on your calf and resolve your plantar fasciitis. Then you can do whatever classes you like best after the free trials

[Anonymous]

What about getting a Peloton? Cycling is very low impact.

[Anonymous]

DH and I swim, but are currently shopping for a rower to get us through winter. We both already enjoy rowing, so hoping for the best once we have one in-home