Exercise after hurting knee

Alexandra289
Alexandra289 Posts: 330 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

I've woken up this morning with a very painful knee - really sharp pain every time I bend it. I've gone to the gym nearly everyday recently to do different things. After Saturday's intense interval training on the treadmill my legs were aching quite a lot and I probably should have had a day off. However, yesterday I went to a Pump class and I think the thing which damaged my knee was doing front then side lunges with a bar bell quickly alternating between the two. I'm sure my knee will be OK soon but don't want to risk anything.

I was going to go to Circuit Training tonight but if it still hurts then I don't think it's a good idea because it will involve squats, etc. Is there a good workout I can do which won't damage it further? Or should I just give myself a day off and get back to it tomorrow? I don't know if some exercise would actually be better than not doing anything...

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  • joyjay4fun
    joyjay4fun Posts: 160
    I would suggest taking a day or two off if you're body is telling you to. You have to listen to your body. I know if I have a busy day and feel it the next day then I had a good workout but feeling the results and hurting are not the same. Obviously that is just my opinion and I am not a doctor but one day of rest won't hurt. I usually take a day or two off a week. Give yourself a break and get back to it when you are feeling stronger. :-) Good luck.
  • Alexandra289
    Alexandra289 Posts: 330 Member
    Thanks, think you might be right. Reluctant to take a day off as I know I'm facing lots of chances to eat and drink too much this weekend!
  • elektradarling
    elektradarling Posts: 85 Member
    Get some Ice on it, or even better ice and heat intervals, and try not to do anything that impacts on your legs for a couple of days. You can still do upper body stuff just no squats or running!

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