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Cardio exercises - knee free!

InstantSunshine
InstantSunshine Posts: 355 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello all

I seem to have done something to my right knee while overdoing it on a stepper machine, making it a good idea to lay off it for a couple of days until it sorts itself out.

In the meantime, can anyone recommend any cardio activities that don't involve running or stepping or - basically - using my knees?

Grateful for any ideas...

:flowerforyou:

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  • geocookie
    geocookie Posts: 23 Member
    Swimming is a good one, if done with kicking from the hip rather than the knee. Freestyle or backstroke work well for giving the knees a break. I've also been known to lay on my back on the floor and alternate between bicycle kicks and straight-legged flutter kicking. It'll get your heart pumping more than you might expect!
  • InstantSunshine
    InstantSunshine Posts: 355 Member
    That's a good idea - thanks,I'll definitely give them all a go!
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