Knee-friendly cardio I can do at home?

Cpsnisi

So what's a good at-home cardio workout that's very easy on the knees? Anyone have any ideas for me?

I'll try to make a long story short -- I messed up my knee recently, there's a long history of knee problems in my family, so I'm letting it rest and I'm not going to risk straining it AT ALL l until it feels 100% again. But I started running and doing a little cycling this summer and now that I'm used to the activity, I've been extremely restless. I feel like I need to get out and MOVE. But I'm having trouble coming up with alternatives to running and cycling that will be easy on my knee. Whatever I do, I have to be able to do at home or near home (no gym), and I definitely don't have the budget to invest in any equipment right now (seriously, not even a spare $30 for the next few weeks)

Cpsnisi

Just updating in case it might help anyone else....

I found the perfect thing- rollerblading! Low impact, the knees don't flex much so no knee strain, it works most of the muscles I'm supposed to be strengthening to help my knee issues, I can rollerblade right out my door the same times I would run, and it's a great workout. (Plus I never got rid of my rollerblades from like 1993 so zero equipment costs for me :happy: ) It's definitely worth considering for anyone looking for an alternative to running or cycling.

A little more info here: http://www.livestrong.com/article/376578-is-rollerblading-a-good-cardio-exercise/

WendyTerry420

A stationary bike?

TeaBea

Good for you!

I was going to suggest rebounding (mini trampoline) ..... you can jog on it (lots of other things too) ... but that requires equipment..

Beautifulbridgittlee7

elliptical, rowing, inline skating, ice skating, biking, hiking, swimming, speed walking