Help with sore knees and calves...

xarra

I did just under a mile walk today, and I had to keep pausing every so often near the end as my calves were KILLING me. I also have a bad knee. Yep, just under a mile was hard...

Have you got any ideas on excercise I can do that doesn't need to involve the gym? And won't stress my poor calves and knees. Note I'm over 200lb, so jogging's out. And can't afford the pool.

I'm also sweating a lot randomly? Could this be due to my diet change?

MsElphaba

As for your calves. Stretch before you start. Try runner's stretches, squats. No bouncing, just stretch for 15-20 seconds, do the other leg, repeat.

The knees, I don't know what is causing the pain, so I don't want to give medical advice. Might be something you need to check with your doctor on. Swimming would have been my first suggestion, though. Do you have a friend with a pool? A free community pool?

L

xarra

I'll try squats. *goes to look up the way to do squats*

I'm in the UK, so an outdoor pool here is unusual! And can't afford the local pool...

antiadipose

ice, ice baby!
no seriously... ICE THEM!

do u take glucosamine???
u should consider it.

stretch before and after ur walks. and keep walking! its great and it doesnt stress ur knee THAT much.
IMO, the more u walk, the more u strengthen ur muscles around ur knee. they are there to help the knee join stay in tact and the muscles pull on the bones so that there is no bone-to-bone friction. so it might be hurting NOW, but as u strengthen ur legs, the pain wont be so much.
and seriously consider buying some glucosamine! it rocks!

xarra

Basically I have a sore knee from a cycle crash the other week - I suspect my knees aren't happy with my weight! Also I have size 3 feet, so I suspect I'm putting a LOT of pressure on my legs and feet...