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Easy-on-the-knees workouts

GetNew81
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My knees have felt wonky for the past few days. Today, I felt only a slight tinge of pain for a brief moment during my afternoon workout. I quickly modified my moments and the pain stopped. (I probably should've stopped all together, shouldn't I?)
I don't think it's anything serious; I think it's just being 30-something and overweight. I want to keep exercising but I don't want to do any further damage.
Last year, I had (what I think was) bursitis in my right foot/ankle. I did chair workouts and took Aleve until it went away. I haven't had a problem since then.
So I'm wondering, what other routines can I do that are easy on the knees while I try to recover? Or should I stop working out until the feeling goes away?
I don't think it's anything serious; I think it's just being 30-something and overweight. I want to keep exercising but I don't want to do any further damage.
Last year, I had (what I think was) bursitis in my right foot/ankle. I did chair workouts and took Aleve until it went away. I haven't had a problem since then.
So I'm wondering, what other routines can I do that are easy on the knees while I try to recover? Or should I stop working out until the feeling goes away?
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don't feel you need to stop working out. here's a website for great cardio to do that is easier on the knees
Hope you heal up soon!
http://www.3fatchicks.com/10-cardio-workouts-that-are-easy-on-knees/0 -
Do you visit a gym?
Elliptical trainer is good for cardio, calorie burn and less stress on joints. Adjust the effort if you feel a twinge.0 -
Squats and lunges.0
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Give water aerobics a try. If you belong to a gym, there's probably a daily class. Easy on the joints and great for cardio and stretching. Or, just swim.0
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Thanks for these. I'm surprised by suggests of walking, biking and strength training. Don't those all put stress on the knees?0
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