Any sport/exercise that can be recommended with a person who has arthritis in the knees?

Question

This is a friend of mine, who has always been active and likes sports, but has recently been diagnosed with arthritis in both knees. She was advised to lose weight too, so the knees would not have to work hard carrying the extra weight.
What kind of exercise would be good for someone with knee replacement?

Answer 1

Swimming is very low impact. If she's up for it, water aerobics classes. Sometimes cycling and speed skating are recommended after knee injuries. I'd ask the doctor or somebody at the gym for something that is low impact for the knees.

Answer 2

Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.

If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.

Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.

And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.

I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.

It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.

Today, I want to do the same for you!

Answer 3

Have your friend try rowing. It's mostly an upper body workout, but your knees justs have to bend back and forth a little bit. And I think it's one of the most enjoyable workouts I've done. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Pool aerobics and swimming make lesser stress to the knees.

Answer 5

Water areobics is the best form of exercise for arthritis

Answer 6

weights, rowing, bowling and boxing are always good, as they don't require much leg movement. ♥b♥

Answer 7

Swimming would be perfect.

Answer 8

swimming, cycling