A solution for rowing w/my new leg! 🦿

[@lmw716]

My 12-year-old is slightly jealous that when you lost one leg you gained 3. 😂 She understands that it’s more inconvenient to carry them around, but she’s still jealous. So, even on your hard days, I hope you can find the joy in having 4 legs when the rest of us only have 2. (She reviewed this before I commented and it meets her approval.)

[@FlagCutie]

Ok your 12 year old sounds awesome!

[@Lioness99a]

I love her perspective on life!

[@Happybuni]

I adore that you got her approval before commenting 😂❤

[@mawi4112]

cyborg aah modularity

[@ZanaGreci]

You can’t be jealous of a person who was amputated losing a limb is not good it’s bad

[@saraquill]

🎶 Row, row, row on, Jo Gently on machine Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily This workout is a dream

[@thathollyjorge]

This needs to be pinned ❤

[@obsidianlimitless5539]

10/10 poetry

[@lilyyoung1002]

❤

[@deliaybazan4]

Great thinking, Joe! It’s nice to see someone else with a disability thinking outside of the box when it comes to our range of motion. We find ways around our problems and it’s simply fun to have your brain work that way it makes us better problem solvers :DThank you for being awesome and sharing your ups and downs on your journey it means a lot to me.

[@reading.with.rachel]

Love rowing! Full body work out but low impact!

[@lifefindsaway7875]

As a rower, I’m really glad you found a way to enjoy the sport! It’s a great workout that uses all your body’s muscle groups. (And as you said, it’s low impact) be sure to post videos if you ever try it on the water!

[@hudsonmccaffery1619]

Yooooo I’m a rower too

[@cindabearr]

I knew there were lots of difficulties with a prosthetic leg, but I would have never thought about such specific issues. Thanks for letting people like me know, so we can better understand (I have mobility issues, but still have functional limbs).

[@sophiaschult]

I'm so glad you found a solution! As a competitive rower, I can tell you that our community strives to make rowing a more inclusive sport + activity!

[@cadoho]

I'm not an amputee, but when you started taking about rowing with your regular leg, I was like immediately: use the biking leg 😊 Just combining, what I learned from your videos. 😂

[@ifranklin2364]

Rowing is fun and I'm glad you have a solution!

[@animal_cookie]

I've just begun getting into rowing and I love it. I'm super glad to hear you've got it back in your life. Brilliant problem solving!

[@splatman7300]

“Yo you gonna come workout with me?” “Yeah sure, just let me go change my leg real quick” Glad to hear you’ve found a solution to do the exercise you like😊

[@ericmaui]

Nice

[@moodonut]

You go girl!

[@chrissy24-7]

I love it when we come up with our own solutions and jump ahead in our goal! ❤ Fabulous

[@TAHartwick]

I love how you adapt to your situations and share the path that lead you to them.

[@GaelyneGasson]

I'm super happy to hear this - I love rowing - I can make it as easy or as heart pounding as you can get and even something in between. I find it makes the child in me happy the same way teeter totters and swings did as a kid. I can't walk far, but I can row!

[@qaphqa]

I'm so happy for you!

[@charlesglankleriii2589]

Amazing what you can do with your prosthetic leg. My leg was saved, but I only have 76 percent range of motion and don't do anything close to what you do. Amazing and inspiring videos. Thank you so much.

[@SPUDog]

Congrats on the discovery! That's so great!!

[@lgrantnelson2863]

I'm not particularly brilliant at figuring things out sometimes, but I'm glad you were able to find a solution to your problem.

[@KatZwe]

I knew about running legs, first time I heard of biking legs. Thank you for allowing me to learn those things.

[@darrenshinn2764]

You are absolutely amazing. Keep up the good work

[@Iloveshaming-79]

Those outfits are so Gorgeous! From one swift or to another, you slayed!

[@amandaweires]

I love this for you! Brilliant moments should come more often!

[@VaterAyotte]

LOVE a good row!! Glad you could make it work.

[@humilulo]

the right tool for the job! great idea!

[@charlesm9929]

I need to call my prosthetist and have one made with a socket like that so I can do squats at the gym. What a revelation. Thanks Jo!

[@haileygubler3910]

This is why it’s important to understand how the things you use work, if you know what they are made to do you can guess what they could do and test it with minimal damage

[@TomTomLLong]

Waaay cool! Great idea using the biking leg. Rowing is a really good cardio/strength exercise too... Yay for you!! Keep Rockin... umm... Rowing...

[@richardhill2643]

I use a rower at the gym, and found exactly the same thing, the cut-down back of my cycling leg also allows better range of motion for rowing. Also using the foot-straps to hold my leg in place is very useful, prevents it from flying off the foot-pad at full extension.

[@alysahundley]

Love to see representation in rowing, just make sure your form is good and you shouldn’t have any injuries or problems

[@amystuart968]

Awesome, great solution!

[@beckyw8871]

My (prosthetic) leg kicks out when I cycle so they kind of tether it too the cycle pedals. I love rowing though.

[@craftlover2018]

I love your spirit and your shirt 😊

[@rpawatson9175]

Yay! That’s awesome!

[@Marian1st.]

I was wondering if rowing is still manageable . So cool to see that it is. ❤

[@intrepiddevildog]

Thank you for the great tips. I hope to use them someday if I ever healbup.

[@danielc3321]

I love your videos. I'd be really interested to learn about the financial costs and insurance realities of what led to your surgery, the costs of getting/maintaining/replacing your prosthesis, and any other related topics. Thanks for all your content!

[@8Sockhead8]

As you were describing the problem, I was literally thinking "why doesn't she use her biking leg??" So glad it worked out!!

[@pineapplecheeselific]

I love rowing so much :D

[@militant_dilettante]

You are incredible!

[@andersstrid9780]

Smashing idea! ❤

[@HowdIEvenGetHere]

That’s a nice rowing piece of equipment! Choice :)

[@mranderson5668]

Jo is such a great motivational speaker! I wonder if she knows it?? Is Jo short for Joanne,Jody,Jolene etc?

[@angiebvand8456]

Awesome! That's genius

[@kevinbaker6168]

Thanks for the info Jo! I have been considering getting a rowing machine since a treadmill or stationary bike might be more problematic.

[@kathryncook7193]

I use my first leg which has an ankle adjustment for heels. Ill just leave the ankle adjustment open and the push and pull changes the angle of theffot making it easier.

[@christesta2521]

Rowing is great exercise!!!!😊😊😊

[@kieran3908]

Some rowing programs offer adaptive rowing were they have boats made for people who have lost a leg and arm and they are really fun and a good way to exercise

[@colin5227]

Nice! I'm glad

[@GlennSteffy]

...YESSS!!!

[@karenneill9109]

Smart idea!

[@ip795]

I like rowing too!

[@cyc_lone]

Yayyy🎉

[@kimmacdonald7527]

Awesome tip for other amputees Jo! ❤

[@writethepath8354]

YAY!

[@theheavenlywaffle9140]

This is good info to know if I ever lose a leg one day

[@mrkeiths48]

Adapt, overcome! Get to sweating Jo!!!

[@maryblushes7189]

Recumbent bike 😘 mine makes a great book shelf and clothes horse, but IF I use it, it is very comfy and no impact on my knees.

[@TyHamlet]

Get it!

[@christinapalafox]

I love rowing. Unfortunately many gyms in my area don't have/only have one rowing machine.....

[@Californiadreamin715]

You are amazing

[@dennisssmock3553]

If you keep looking you'll find it 1 day. But it's very important to keep tracking your legs. You don't want to lose them. It can be hard to find.

[@hellenferguson5771]

❤❤❤❤❤SO AWESOME!!!

[@heribertohernandez2910]

What you might notice in martial Arts some movements might be awkward. This is where ones particular way of doing movements varies. Adaptation is key 😊

[@penthehuman]

that's awesome

[@maxxcarver5502]

smart!

[@justarandomgothamite5466]

I gotta be honest the moment you mentioned the limited rangw of motion I went "biking leg" 😊

[@suesholin7398]

Definitely that's what I need, but can't get insurance ro pay for the 2nd leg!

[@lawrencem8834]

Good job🙂👍

[@crashoverride1000]

seeing amputees that are jacked asf is just fire for motivation. thank you.

[@victoriab8186]

lovely feet out rowing technique

[@joshp.5714]

Grats!

[@lilyyoung1002]

Yay🎉

[@prettyflower999]

Yaaay

[@BevPeffer-ISurvivedAbuse]

I wish I could do that

[@Catscoffeecrew]

@footlessjo I’m an adaptive rowing coach, happy to help if you want another tip to make rowing more enjoyable. 🤙🏼

[@creaturecrazy2976]

Would you use a bikeing leg for martial arts? Because you nead the range of motion to kick? Or would you not use any prosthetic for the safety of others? Or just it flying off.

[@italalamsberg5424]

I had the same problem.. but the prosthetic maker create something with my sleeve..

[@Maggies87]

Woo hoo!

[@salvoix86]

"Modern problems require modern solutions."

[@MrSheckstr]

Im very aquatic in my exercise regime and recreational lifestyle…. I am curious to know if you were and if so what adjustment did you do to continue

[@helenageerts2115]

You used to actual row or fitness rowing?

[@JonSanders]

What a funny divide we have in this world -- People who would do anything to workout and people who would do anything to not workout. As for me, I'm firmly in the middle 😊

[@bellringer53]

🤔 how would rowing feel for chronic pain from high grade stress fractures not healing properly???

[@marie-piergirard6214]

Where did you get your shirt? 😯

[@sarahprice659]

I’m curious, were you doing the actual boat rowing? I just remember there being a shitload of criteria outside of an individual‘s control (height range, weight range, etc.) to qualify for the rowing team at the first university I attended and wondering how the heck anyone would even start in the sport to begin with. Granted, it wasn’t the kind of school where you just picked up a sport, if you were rowing (running/playing/etc.) there you almost certainly had a scholarship to be doing so.

[@lcpjk]

How do you get so many different legs? Fellow amputee here an I really want to know.

[@jamesnurgle6368]

how proprietary is the heel-foot connection? I'm guessing it's not something you could make stuff to fit at home and swap out in a minute or two at the gym?

[@OliviaIsAwsome-x4r]

What if (not saying it will happen) after your leg came off it would grow back ?

[@tg2963]

if you had a ball about the size of a soft ball on the end of your biking leg it would probably work even better but biking would be pretty hard

[@Sidetracker2024]

May I ask how many different legs do you have? I'm waiting to get my first.

[@boblyith]

“low impact” is crazy to me cause i did rowing for 2 seasons and got so many injuries i had to quit, although i suppose one less leg means your only going to feel it in one calf lmao

[@zeldea10]

I know this sounds stupid but can’t you just roe with your prosthetic off? I have both my legs so I was just curious if it would work that way? Or is for balance?

[@tabitas.2719]

😍

[@ianq155]

Question I sometimes run into another leg amputee so that leads to my question why can’t your leg charge?

[@Ryan-mq7xt]

I’m curious why is the back of your walking leg so much higher could you not use the same leg for biking and walking? I’m just confused becuase your quite active so why not my your everyday leg more equipped for you to move around on a bike and stuff?

[@jogvanjakupsson2952]

Weirdly this wouldn't be an issue with actual rowing. Or at least not with the boats I'm familiar with

[@strangeclouds7]

Is rowing safe for people with bad knees?

[@cirrus.floccus]

Probably depends on what's wrong with your knee. I have knee pain and when I first visited the doctor they told me to just bike everywhere, it's low impact. I tried and it was very painful... turns out I had injured a part of the knee that is actually heavily involved in both stretching and bending the knee. Rowing looks similar, so I'd assume one would just have to ask their doctor. Or try, of course. If you don't overdo it, most times you won't make anything worse longterm, maybe just be in more pain for 1-2 days. But again, that depends on what's wrong exactly.

[@strangeclouds7]

Osteoarthritis knee problems is mainly what I was wondering about.

[@Israeldavid15]

I'm now watching your video and I keep thinking if you get along with one prosthesis why don't you cut off your other leg and have 2 prostheses

[@Micki_forever]

can u go live agian plz!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤