Exercise Suggestions

bradywgn71
bradywgn71 Posts: 1
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Any suggestions for exercise ideas for someone with a sprained knee? I was bike riding and evidently over-did and can't ride at the moment because of the knee pain. Also am not up for a walk yet. Any ideas to keep burning calories?

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  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    do you go to the gym? swim if possible, if not there are yoga dvds that you can modify. look up the biggest loser because they prob have ideas as the contestants always have knee issues to deal with
  • jvan1957
    jvan1957 Posts: 114
    Here's a link to Zumba in a Chair. It's on utube but there are several of this style there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eUmRwRyWD8&feature=related
  • philpigeau
    philpigeau Posts: 1
    the ideal thing to do would be to rest until the inflammation and pain gets better. Overworking a spain can lead to chronic issues. If you want to try light exercise i recommend a recumbent bike so theirs no weight bearing. Make sure you ice the knee after workouts if the inflammation and pain get worse I highly recommend you rest. Swimming is also great.
  • gumigal82
    gumigal82 Posts: 350
    If it's possible (not causing too much pain)-- just work your core, or do strength training exercises for your upper body only.
  • casi_ann
    casi_ann Posts: 423 Member
    Don't forget to ask the doctor. Maybe he can order physical therapy for you so they will make sure you'r not doing anything to damage an already damaged knee.
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