whats a workout routine for someone who's "healing"?

[handsomeman]

I have shin splints ( from heavy calf raises, sore knees ( from squats), So basicly i can only work my upper body. Feb will be my second week of bodybuilding. I used to go 6 times a week ( work the body twice a week) but now not being able to work out my legs, how can i go 6 times a week? I would like to keep making gains, what do you think is the best option?

 

[justesmile98]

That happened to me after indoor track last year. you should get on the elliptical for a cardio workout it doesn't hurt your joints or shins. a half hour on the elliptical or more a day is enough to build up your leg muscle. If you lift then stick to the upper body. Ice your shins after a workout or fill your bathtub with cold water and ice and lay there for an hour. it sounds weird but it works miracles! don't overwork yourself. if you feel pain stop. My friend did something to her calves while running in indoor track and she ignored the pain so it got so bad she couldn't run for 5 months after it ended and then when she came back to cross country she was out of shape and struggling. don't push yourself to the point where you won't be able to do anything.