Knee-friendly cardio I can do at home?

Cpsnisi
Cpsnisi Posts: 22 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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)

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  • Cpsnisi
    Cpsnisi Posts: 22 Member
    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
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    A stationary bike?
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    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
    Beautifulbridgittlee7 Posts: 352 Member
    elliptical, rowing, inline skating, ice skating, biking, hiking, swimming, speed walking

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