Knees?

annalykewhoa

I've only done about 10 days total (with breaks, and I haven't done it in about 3 days) of 30 Day Shred and my right knee has been tweaking out a little. It doesn't hurt incredibly bad, it's just uncomfortable and flimsy, I accidentally bent it backwards multiple times today (which startles more than it hurts me) while just walking back and forth between stations at work and I feel like it could get worse if I continue with my usual schedule... but I don't want to stop because the workout is very satisfying, moderately challenging and I enjoy it.

Are there any workouts that have a lower impact on the knees that would deliver the same results? Also, I wanted to start running more but it doesn't seem like a good idea if only 20 minutes of various leg movement every day would make my knee feel so weak.

ummommyme

I started that workout and stopped because of knee trouble. I've heard lots of people have issues. I do bodyrock workouts now and just started zwow. I use modifications for things to avoid knee trouble and the workouts are very hard and there are so many to make or choose from you will never get bored. I try to avoid jumping on the burpees or any plank poses and just step it out instead. I still do standing jumps but even jumping jacks can bother it. Tuck jumps, squat jumps and things similar to that are fine for me. And correct form on lunges and squats will also help in not irritating your knee. I also walk and jog. Ice your knee for a few days and take ibuprofen too. Then start with something new maybe.

dburdi02

That flimsy feeling is instability within the knee/muscles/ligaments. We should do (Closed Kinetic Chain) activities that keep our feet stationary on the floor to build up and balance the muscles surrounding the knee before moving on to (Open Kinetic Chain) stuff like jumping. The "bent backwards" feeling is hyperextension usually from laxity of the the ligaments and an imbalance between your quads and hamstrings...you can follow the video if you enjoy it, and just do those jumping activities stationary until you feel more stable on that knee (and you will :happy:). Squats, lunges, single leg balance and of course CORRECT FORM! Your knees should NEVER EVER go past your toes when squatting or lunging and your back should remain straight; the bend/hinge comes from your hips and knees. It feels awkward at first but your back stays straight, legs shoulder/hip width apart, hinge at the hips like you are reaching your butt towards a chair, bend the knees making sure you can still see your toes in front of your knees.
And enjoy yourself!!