Knee Exercises?

Akjenn89
Akjenn89 Posts: 265 Member
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
Bad knees runs in my family. Now that I'm getting older, I am definately starting to develop this problem. Lunges are killer, and often I will find that I can't sit for long periods of time without my knees locking up. I sometimes have to stretch my leg out, just because it hurts to bend it.

Anyway -- does anyone know of any exercises that might strengthen your knees? Any suggestions would be appreciated. :)

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  • numomma
    numomma Posts: 1
    I've been dealing with knee pain for about 10 years. I just started doing water fitness classes and for the first time in like FOREVER, I can do lunges, run, jog and sprint without pain!!!! I was actually told I need a partial knee replacements (due to only being 42). I am loving the water fitness classes. I've gone 3 times. I've lost 8lbs. in a week!!!!!!!! I joined the YMCA and worth every penny!!!!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    Bad knees runs in my family. Now that I'm getting older, I am definately starting to develop this problem. Lunges are killer, and often I will find that I can't sit for long periods of time without my knees locking up. I sometimes have to stretch my leg out, just because it hurts to bend it.

    Anyway -- does anyone know of any exercises that might strengthen your knees? Any suggestions would be appreciated. :)
    Most knee pain due to exercise is because form and execution are wrong. Rehab exercises include doing leg extensions and knee flexion exercises.

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  • Akjenn89
    Akjenn89 Posts: 265 Member
    I've been dealing with knee pain for about 10 years. I just started doing water fitness classes and for the first time in like FOREVER, I can do lunges, run, jog and sprint without pain!!!! I was actually told I need a partial knee replacements (due to only being 42). I am loving the water fitness classes. I've gone 3 times. I've lost 8lbs. in a week!!!!!!!! I joined the YMCA and worth every penny!!!!!

    Wow, that's great! :) Congrats on your gains!
  • Akjenn89
    Akjenn89 Posts: 265 Member
    Most knee pain due to exercise is because form and execution are wrong. Rehab exercises include doing leg extensions and knee flexion exercises.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Thank you, I'll look those exercises up. :)
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