Suggestion for workout with low impact to knees

Shanleyloffer
Shanleyloffer Posts: 9
in Fitness and Exercise
I started 30day shred and have loved the workout so far. But, my knees have been screaming at me today. Does anyone have a low impact workout that won't make me suffer the next day.
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  • tialynn1
    tialynn1 Posts: 884 Member
    Leslie Sansone Walk at Home videos! They are awesome. You can do as intense or as easy as you want.
  • Jayme34
    Jayme34 Posts: 160 Member
    "walk away the pounds" dvds by leslie sansone, available at walmart less then $10. I love them:smile:
  • Fitness4Paul
    Fitness4Paul Posts: 166 Member
    I like the elliptical trainer. Great cardio workout with no impact on my knees.
  • 1jlazymom
    1jlazymom Posts: 197 Member
    I love love love Leslie Samson's workouts and you do work up a sweat but it gos by fast.
  • scrappy25
    scrappy25 Posts: 77 Member
    Slim in 6 is low impact. Classic kettlebell dvd's are low impact strength and cardio.
  • Shellitz
    Shellitz Posts: 188
    Another Leslie fan! I found 30DS way too severe on my knees and my hips (I have hyper flexi hip joints) so I use Leslie. I get an equal amount of cal burns per half hour with Leslie as I do with Jillian.
  • Laddiegirl
    Laddiegirl Posts: 382 Member
    I also use the Leslie Sansone dvds. I have a knee injury myself (50% patella tendon tear) and need low impact. I've still got a ways to go but 24lbs and 17.5 inches lost in 3 1/2 months, I LOVE Leslie Sansone!
  • emileesgram
    emileesgram Posts: 141 Member
    Will save for later, I was just talking to my mfp friends about how my knees are suddenly bothering me. Don't know what I will do if they get worse because I love to walk!
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    Water aerobics and swimming are great if you have access to a pool.
  • sarscott
    sarscott Posts: 189 Member
    I wog (walk/jog) in the mornings, but in addition at home I like to do Physique 57 DVDs. They are VERY low impact and I feel the burn. Sometimes I have to talk myself through them, but I feel amazing at the end. Google 'em! :) Or message me and I'll tell you what I know.
  • Colonel_Brandon
    Colonel_Brandon Posts: 256 Member
    Bike.... bike.... bike....
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Weight training. No impact. At all.
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    Walking; swimming; recumbent bike; elliptical and/or ski machine

    If you do weight training stay away from lunges and squats b/c they are killers to the knees or do few reps with very light or no weights
  • nana6380__Chris
    nana6380__Chris Posts: 47 Member
    bump
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    I also agree with Leslie Sansone walking DVDs! Her workouts are amazing, and you will work up a sweat but it's easy on the knees.
  • Meribeth928
    Meribeth928 Posts: 15
    I have horrible knees... I am on level 3 of 30 Day Shred... I adjust the exercises that they jump my knees can't handle the impact. I still do the same movements just without the jump and have lost 15 lbs thus far.
  • CarmenSRT
    CarmenSRT Posts: 843 Member
    Recumbent bike if you have the disposable income and space for one. My left knee is bone on bone on one side (and waiting for surgical approval) and I can use my bike a minimum of 12 miles a day without making my knee hurt more than usual. :smile:
  • arsonsmom
    arsonsmom Posts: 234 Member
    Bump for later...I have a torn Meniscus and I am trying to make it through!!
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    Bike.... bike.... bike....

    yes...yes...yes...

    My knees are trashed, but I can ride my recumbent on a very low tension and spin. Ice them afterwards.
  • webarr2003
    webarr2003 Posts: 20
    aqua fit training, walking, and eliptical. Those have helped me. :smile:
  • teejay2039
    teejay2039 Posts: 35
    Weight training. No impact. At all.

    ^^^ THIS
  • DangerJim71
    DangerJim71 Posts: 361 Member
    Biking (no, it really is low impact) and swimming. My best workouts are from swimming.
  • Shanleyloffer
    Shanleyloffer Posts: 9
    Thanks for all the suggestions! I just tried the Leslie Sansone walk away the pounds workout. It was good but I don't feel like I got the calorie burn as I did from 30DS. Biking, swimming and weight training are all further options.

    Again, thanks I appreciate all the quick responses!
  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 827 Member
    My knees are also bone on bone. So far, the elliptical, biking, and spin class have been great for my knees. Biking and spin class help build up the muscles around the knees which helps strengthens them.

    Pilates is also gentle on the knees and good for building strength.:smile:
  • LNRoss
    LNRoss Posts: 101 Member
    DDP Yoga
  • PatrickCoyle
    PatrickCoyle Posts: 16 Member
    Get some patella knee straps
    Take glucosamine twice a day
    Use the elliptical and walk on the treadmill and steady pace and high incline
    Man up and get through it, once you get fitter the knee pain will leave unless you have an underlying problem

    I went through the exact same problems but it will get better
  • Alice_H
    Alice_H Posts: 58 Member
    For those of you whose knees are bone on bone, have you tried hyaluronic acid injections (i.e. Synvisc, Hyalgan)? My knees have no cartilage left, but with periodic injections I can still ski and hike. I'm too young for knee replacements.
  • nymami
    nymami Posts: 54 Member
    i have found that i can do any workout i like, i just modify anything that would injure my knee any further (i wear a knee brace).
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Cycling is the best for me. No shock/impact on the joints. Great for quad strength which helps stabilise your knees. Wearing clip-in cycling shoes helps keep ankles, knees and hips in line to avoid any twisting.
    Spinning cycles are very good but the standing elements are tough on the knees so beware!
    Elliptical machines also good.

    Use the stairs as much as possible in your daily routine to keep leg muscles strong.
  • CarmenSRT
    CarmenSRT Posts: 843 Member
    For those of you whose knees are bone on bone, have you tried hyaluronic acid injections (i.e. Synvisc, Hyalgan)? My knees have no cartilage left, but with periodic injections I can still ski and hike. I'm too young for knee replacements.

    Synvisc was tried, no effect. Steroid injections were tried, the first did some good, the second had no discernible effect. For me the current treatment is an unloader knee brace while my orthopedic surgeon gets the okay from the insurance company to do the next step, which is a partial knee replacement. Only the medial side of my knee is bone on bone, the lateral side still has cartilage. I'm 45, younger than most who have knee replacement surgery but I want a better quality of life back. The doctor agrees.

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