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apesid
apesid Posts: 135 Member
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Is anyone else having this problem? The last couple of days I've began to notice my knees - it's not really that painful, just sore and I'm noticing them - where I don't usually notice my knees. lol

Anyone else? I'm trying to decide if I should stop the 30DS or not... any advice appreciated :)

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  • badgerbadger1
    badgerbadger1 Posts: 954 Member
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    Is anyone else having this problem? The last couple of days I've began to notice my knees - it's not really that painful, just sore and I'm noticing them - where I don't usually notice my knees. lol

    Anyone else? I'm trying to decide if I should stop the 30DS or not... any advice appreciated :)

    Too much exercise too soon, especially high impact exercise can apply too much pressure to your knee joints and cause chondromalacia. Your body is telling you to back off. I personally don't believe this program should be run 30 days straight because of this and also you are not giving time between workouts for your muscles to repair themselves.
  • mdelcott
    mdelcott Posts: 529 Member
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    My knees where killer during level 1, I almost called it in but I didnt, Just finished level 2 this morning and my knees are fine since I moved out of level 1 (althou now i have 1 ankle thats *noticable) I say just stick with it and it will get better
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
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    The 30DS was a killer on my knees. I was on Level 2 and decided to stop since Level 3 is supposed to be even worse on the knees. Now I just do my cardio seperate, and then incorporate some of the moves from the DVD into my strength training routine. :)
  • glennam1
    glennam1 Posts: 172 Member
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    I'm on day 2 Level 3 now (no days off) and I have modified all the jumping exercises because my knees are sore, but I've been working out for almost 2 years and if I do heavy pushing with my legs (even 50 lbs) I can hardly walk up stairs....so anything I do with my knees is modified, but I haven't given up doing anything either :smile:
  • apesid
    apesid Posts: 135 Member
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    Thanks for the advice!

    My knees have actually gotten sore since I've started level 2. I've been taking one break a week from it - but maybe I should take more. It's not painful at this point but I don't want to jack up my knees over the 30DS!
  • badgerbadger1
    badgerbadger1 Posts: 954 Member
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    No you don't because jacking your knees will screw your ability to work and affect your health long term. If you're feeling joint pain, not muscle pain, play it conservative.
  • SafireBleu
    SafireBleu Posts: 881 Member
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    Also remember to keep your form correct in the squats and lunges. Jillian talks about how the sore knees come from bad form during those exercises. Level 2 has more of them so it could be that too. That said I can't do the oblique twists where they jump because my knees hurt if I do so I don't do the jump and just do the twist. Modify if you know there is a specific exercise that bothers you the most.
  • Mist1981
    Mist1981 Posts: 145
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    I have horrible knees!! Due to starting to play ball at the age of 5 and played through college, was a catcher so tons of up and downs. I do have some cartilage wear as well. The best best best thing I have found is by New Chapter, it's called Zyflamend. I don't know the availability around you but I order mine off of vitacost.com, or go into Central Market if I am out right then. It's a natural anti inflammatory. I was facing knee surgery and my doctor recommended to me, and have been using it for about 5 years now. My mom has already had one knee replacement and was facing another one until she started using this, so it's good stuff. I also think it's extremely important to take Glucosamine Chondrointin. Good luck!!
  • aklitten
    aklitten Posts: 237 Member
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    I had knee issues as well that started after starting L2....I had a brace that I threw on and added in some bike riding to help strengthen. I've been icing a couple of times a week, and that's been helping. In addition, I take at least one day off a week because I know that too much will hurt me in the long run--I don't want a blown-out knee or need surgery! I will now have 2 days a week off with one day being total rest and one day Zumba.
    Also, if my left knee is giving me a little trouble, I rely a little more heavily on my right. Seems to be working.
  • deporee
    deporee Posts: 59
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    L2 was killer on my knees! Hurts the most when I'm going down stairs.

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