Equipment Alternative to Running

Do you have any preferences for a type of machine or piece of equipment
that would be an alternative to running?

Now that I am 48, I find that I am getting injuries to me feet and
ankles too frequently to continue relatively light running. I have been
running three miles three times a week. I am typing this while recovering
from a shin splint, the first one I've ever had. It is healing but slowly.
I use orthtics in my shoes, stretch, and warm up regularly. Given the other
injuries I've had recently, I think I need to find an alternative to
running, preferably one that I can do in my house. I am not fond of
swimming and bicycling is not something I am interested in.

There are many different pieces of machinery out there - ellipticals,
"NordiTracks, etc. I would have considered a treadmill but I am concerned
that I will simply reinjure myself.

Thanks in Advance.

a rowing machine gives a god cardio workout, kayaking is good for outdoor
activity.

"Baron" <pfisNGh.DeleteThis@voNGicenet.com> wrote in message
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> Do you have any preferences for a type of machine or piece of equipment
> that would be an alternative to running?
>
> Now that I am 48, I find that I am getting injuries to me feet and
> ankles too frequently to continue relatively light running. I have been
> running three miles three times a week. I am typing this while recovering
> from a shin splint, the first one I've ever had. It is healing but
> slowly.
> I use orthtics in my shoes, stretch, and warm up regularly. Given the
> other
> injuries I've had recently, I think I need to find an alternative to
> running, preferably one that I can do in my house. I am not fond of
> swimming and bicycling is not something I am interested in.
>
> There are many different pieces of machinery out there - ellipticals,
> "NordiTracks, etc. I would have considered a treadmill but I am concerned
> that I will simply reinjure myself.
>
> Thanks in Advance.
>
>