Sore knee... Need cardio advice

whitney8654
whitney8654 Posts: 13
in Fitness and Exercise
So, some tendinitis is flaring up in my knee. Probably from not warming up correctly before I hit the elliptical.
But I'm kind of obsessed with getting my cardio in at least 5x a week.

What is a good low(er) impact cardio exercise I can do to rest my knee? I have a whole gym!

Stationary bike better for my knee or no?

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  • cpollack710
    cpollack710 Posts: 7
    I had knee surgery about 5 years ago and now have tendonitis flare ups in that knee as well. I alternate stationary bike/eliptical for cardio and try to get in the hip strengthening exercises I learned in PT a few times a week. I am not good about doing them, but really should. Rowing machines also offer cardio that is low impact or swimming.
  • MarineCodie
    MarineCodie Posts: 256 Member
    Pool is your best bet.

    Also, you need to focus on rehabbing it more than what exercises you can do. If you don't nip it in the bud it will continue to get worse. Stretching. Massage. FOAM ROLLER. Ice.
  • LoneWolf_70
    LoneWolf_70 Posts: 1,151 Member
    instead of steady state, try Hiit. Also, wear a knee wrap.

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