Insanity and knees

SKME2013
SKME2013 Posts: 704 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I had a knee injury two years ago from skiing. No surgery but MRI shows damaged meniscus. I am thinking doing insanity and now I have read that it is quite knee intense.

Is there a way to do the exercises without putting too much pressure on my knees?

Thanks for your help!

Stef.

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I would keep away from insanity if you have bad knees... Yes, you can modify, but then you're not getting the full benefit of the workouts...
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    You have bad knees. It's a program that revolves around constant jumping that's called INSANITY. Look for something else to do
  • getdancing2013
    getdancing2013 Posts: 72 Member
    I sympathize totally - I have really bad knees, bad back, etc - lots of old injuries. It's a pain (in more ways than one) finding something that's safe and won't get me injured while still getting the intensity up.

    I do have a friend in Florida who does Insanity workouts...in her pool. Less wear and tear on the knees (obviously has to do less/slower reps to account for the water resistance).

    I would talk to your doctor. They might say it's okay with proper bracing/shoe wear. But my guess is the constant pounding of Insanity wouldn't be a good idea :ohwell:

    :flowerforyou: Good luck...hang in there. You'll find something you enjoy.
  • SKME2013
    SKME2013 Posts: 704 Member
    Thanks for your replies! I have ordered the DVDs already...guess they have to go to hubby as birthday present.
    Stef.

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