Ideas for exercise for knee injuries

Angelhep
Angelhep Posts: 2
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
I have bad knees. I just 2 weeks ago had arthroscopic surgery to partially repair and remove my meniscus. I have also had my ACL fixed in that same knee, and another torn meniscus in my other knee. I am over 300 lbs and need to get this weight off my knees. I want to do some exercise, but am not sure what's the safest. Any ideas??

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  • FitMama2013
    FitMama2013 Posts: 913 Member
    swimming! it's a total body workout and isn't too hard on your knees, so long as you don't go crazy. inbox me if you want some swimming ideas - good luck!
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Swimming and spin are awesome.
  • BrendarB
    BrendarB Posts: 2,770 Member
    You can do stuff from a seated position:
    Kettlebells, pushpress,
    Floor: pushups, situps, hollow rocks, flutterkicks
    cardio - rowing (one legged, and not as hard a pull)
    body weight strength training - bar dips, ring rows, ring pushups
    This is when you get to be creative and finding a way to do stuff! I know I had fun coming up with different stuff to do on a daily basis

    These work to keep you maintained until you can start up again full on. I was back at the gym 2 weeks after surgery (they reattaced my achilles tendon) and they had me do everything from a sitted or floor position. You don't break as hard of a sweat, but at least you are still doing exercising.

    Just don't give up!
  • wickedcricket
    wickedcricket Posts: 1,246 Member
    how do u do seated kettlebells? these things you mentioned might contribute to strength but will it burn calories? is there any cardio I can do w/o using my knees (no access to a swmming pool in winter =(
  • minimommy1
    minimommy1 Posts: 84 Member
    I understand where you are. I have had one knee replaced and trying not to have the other one done. I have 125 lbs to lose.
    I agree with the pool. However I don't swim due to back fractures but I do walk in the pool. I highly reccommend it.
    Don't let your weight keep you from going. If people stare that is their problem at least you are trying to do something about it.
    You can google pool exercises for all kinds of suggestions as well as how to do walking in the pool.
    It is the best way for people with lots of weight to lose and bad knees. Yes it does take time but you are worth that time.
    You may add me as a friend if you like.
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