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What are some good cardio exercise to do if your feet hurts?

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A few: Swimming, or use a machine called an upper body or arm ergometer, which will give you a cardio workout using your arms only. If cycling doesn't hurt your feet try that.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/15/2016

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