P90X just wiped out my knee :(

That sucks, sorry to hear that. Proper form is very important with any form of exercise.

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Aw, so sorry to hear this! I was going to do P90X but opted for Power 90 instead because my one knee is touchy, and I hear the plyo in P90X is murder. Hope your knee is on the mend soon. :flowerforyou:

What happened? What exercise were u doing?

Aw, so sorry to hear this! I was going to do P90X but opted for Power 90 instead because my one knee is touchy, and I hear the plyo in P90X is murder. Hope your knee is on the mend soon. :flowerforyou:

Plyo is high-impact without a doubt, but for each technique one of the trainers is showing a modified version. I basically do about 3 of the techniques modified but still walk away from it burning some crazy calories. They also suggest doing Cardio X in place of Plyo if it really makes you nervous. I'd give it a go after Power 90 it will be worth it, just know your limits.

Plyo is high-impact without a doubt, but for each technique one of the trainers is showing a modified version. I basically do about 3 of the techniques modified but still walk away from it burning some crazy calories. They also suggest doing Cardio X in place of Plyo if it really makes you nervous. I'd give it a go after Power 90 it will be worth it, just know your limits.

Thanks, friend - I was hoping to do that.

So, P90X didn't blow out your knee it was the pounding that you got from running 26.2 miles and from your arthritis. Thank you for the complete story. Hope you feel better.

I'm sure glad I came across this post. I am truly sorry to hear about your knee and I hope the prognosis from the doctor doesn't set you back too far. I currently walk 6 days a week for 30 minutes and it's helped me lose 15 pounds so far and it's an excersise I am going to continue. I was considering trying this since I need to tone my body more than what just the walking does. I do experience knee problems, but as long as I'm walking it tends to be fine. I have a problem with bending, so I am hoping the toning will help strengthen that part of my knee as well. I've chosen Shred It with Weights, which has a level 1 and 2. Now I'm gonna cross everything to make sure I survive this crazy journey. Good luck with your recovery and hope you're not out too long.

So, P90X didn't blow out your knee it was the pounding that you got from running 26.2 miles and from your arthritis. Thank you for the complete story. Hope you feel better.

No it was the P90X...It agrivated my arthritis. The running in the past was a problem but I muddled through that in the yrs of running and have been semi injury free just running for yrs. I picked up P90X and my knee BALLOONED out. Dr said its b/c of the squats and lunges and the side to side motions which my body (knees) is not use to. Its not just P90X..any DVD doing those sequences would have bummed me out probably. Ill form and the quickenss of the moves just toppled me over lower body wise. I have completed 4 marathons and a 1/2 iron man and the last 2 have been all injury free and the 1/2IM.

Congrats on your marathon!!! My husband just finished his 4th last weekend and wants to do a 1/2 Ironman next year. Me? I'm just looking to get throgh a 10k by May

I had ACL surgery last June (2009) for the second time. I started P90X in October with little or no issues but I did modify. I totally agree with Stu - maybe sub your running in for the cardio days.

One thing I've noticed with my hubby is that with all of the running he was/is totally lacking in strength training. How are you there? I loved my PT after surgery and by doing simple strength training moves I felt so much stronger and have had no problems since.

So, P90X didn't blow out your knee it was the pounding that you got from running 26.2 miles and from your arthritis. Thank you for the complete story. Hope you feel better.

No it was the P90X...It agrivated my arthritis. The running in the past was a problem but I muddled through that in the yrs of running and have been semi injury free just running for yrs. I picked up P90X and my knee BALLOONED out. Dr said its b/c of the squats and lunges and the side to side motions which my body (knees) is not use to. Its not just P90X..any DVD doing those sequences would have bummed me out probably. Ill form and the quickenss of the moves just toppled me over lower body wise. I have completed 4 marathons and a 1/2 iron man and the last 2 have been all injury free and the 1/2IM.

It seems to me that you suffered the same fate many runners do. They do not do much strength training. Strength training routines allow the tendons and connective tissue to become accustomed to moves that involve rapid directional changes because they have to work to stabilize the muscles during strength training. I am a Marine of 10 years and did my fair share of distance running. I usually had less knee problems when I did runs involving carrying packs then when just wearing tennis shoes. The added weight forced my body to adhere to proper form to prevent injury and kept my tendons strong and flexible. If all you do is run then your tendons do not develop the ability to make lateral movements and direction changes at a quick pace. It is very important to pace yourself and adhere to proper form principles when doing a new type of fitness routine that differs drastically from your previous routine. Also proper rest after a marathon is essential if you are planning on embarking on a totally different type of fitness. Your body requires a learning curve to adapt to the new routine. So while I don't believe P90X was the cause of your injury I do believe that performing that type of workout without adhering to proper form aggravated a problem already in progress. Hope you get better soon.