Dropping Lbs. When the Knees don't work!!

Personally, this happened to me in my early 30s. I switched to cycling. Now, I bike commute to my office; road cycle on weekends. Despite being 62, I frequently ride +150 miles a week which I combine with some calisthentics and light weight lifting. Also check the pdf. exercises which I do 3x a week--which was a huge benefit to my knee health and cycling: orthoinfo.org/PDFs/Rehab_Knee_6.pdf

feel free to add me as a friend. I too have very bad knees. I have had surgery on one and trying to hold off on the other one because it was so awful going through that surgery. Do you have access to a pool? I do all my aerobics in the pool. I also walk my dogs but try to do it on a soft trail whenever I can. in addition, I do weights. Strengthening the leg muscles around the knees is recommended by physical therapists for knee problems and it is also good for weight loss. If you have been on this sight much you have probably heard someone say by now that the food intake is the most important thing so really focus on that more than the exercise. I started needing to lose 113 lbs and so far have lost 43. I know when I get to the 70lbs lost mark my knees are going to feel a lot better. I know this because I lost before and then gained it back. this was because I was on a fad diet that was not sustainable. slow and steady is much better. Best wishes to you

That was a lot to read what they all said. Here is what I'll say I'm 52 at 49 I blew both knees out working kneeling on concrete. And they were getting bad then one day poof I couldn't hardly walk I've had one knee replaced don't watch anything before you get it done it's barbaric. But it's not that bad after. It hurts more sitting around than it does with light walking. I could do the pool right away even in a heated pool it was to cold and hurt. On cold days after your healed a neapream sleeve helps keep it warm. I'm getting ready to do the other knee and not worried about it and I have watched the video on the Surgery showing them doing it and explaining it. It's been a year since the first knee was done even though the other knee still hurts like hell I use my tredclimber on low settings and burn about 200 cal in 30 min.

My issue is ankles. For knees, swimming helps if you have access to a lap pool; you may need to take a set of lessons or join a 'masters club' for coaching to tune up your form and reduce the risk of (shoulder) injury.

I can't swim right now because I have tendon issues that would be exacerbated. In my case, downhill skiing would work (but I live 4 hours from the nearest resort) because the boots keep the ankles rigid.

Technology exists to replace knees, if you can find no other way. I know many people who have had knee replacements and most have been liberated by it.

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Hello everyone. I am a 55 yr old that feels like I'm 35 in mind and spirit. All the sudden-my knees have advanced to major arthritis. Can't walk the 5 miles with my friends anymore I'm lucky to get up the stairs! I miss my girl social times! And, the fresh air. I'm on a mission to loose alot of weight to help while I am searching for the right orthopedic care and therapy. Would love to do this venture with some similair folks who have this challenge to surpass!

I would recommended Winsor Pilates.

I'm a 61 yr old woman with 1 TK replacement and needing another. Exercise is a big issue with arthritis and not over doing it. I need to lose about 35 lbs and am dealing with chronic pain and resulting sleep issues. Hope this forum can provide support and new ideas!