Lower body workout suggestions that dont put strain on knees.

Violsfood

Just what it says guys. I have a meniscus tear in my right knee and will be having surgery soon. I usually just do upper body workouts at the mentors but want some sort of exercise for my lower body.

Any suggestions would help.

I am a female, 24 yo. 5.7' 138 lb.

LazSommer

Wouldn't you want to ask someone with a medical degree what activities are safe prior to a surgery?

sgt1372

Frankly, I don't think you can do any lower body workouts w/an injured knee and you won't be able to do any upper body workouts that require you to stand on both legs either. I certainly couldn't do any when I tore the 3 ligaments in my left knee.

Just take it easy after your surgery and work w/your PT to regain strength in your injured knee and you should be back to doing full upper and lowe body workouts in 3-6 months.

At least that's how long it took me after ankle and foot surgery. Never did do the knee surgery; just strengthened the leg muscles and wear a protective brace if I need be.

Good luck!

Michael190lbs

I agree ask your doctor and PT I certainly wouldn't use any weight. I know after my knee surgery my PT had me doing stretching, leglifts, curls and extensions with almost no weight other than my leg weight.

fishgutzy

Spinning classes

fishgutzy

And swimming

Gisel2015

fishgutzy wrote: »

Spinning classes

Nope!!!!