I am ready to get in shape for skiing and i need some new, great exercises to help my knees. They hurt from a lot of past step aerobics exercising. Any suggestions?
2007-01-06 02:01:17 · 6 answers · asked by travelchatter 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
swimming, the water supports your body.
2007-01-06 02:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by dave a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming and aqua aerobics are awesome, since they take the pressure of the knees. If you add ankle weights while you're swimming, they can be very intense too, and you're increasing the range of motion of your knees without putting pressure on them. You can get ankle weights in most sports stores, or rent them at a pool.
Ellipticals also work good. Try doing exercises for your calves, hamstrings and quads- if the muscles are strong, they'll support the knee better. And always wear an elastic support for your knee.
2007-01-06 02:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by jimbell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point, because of your symptoms, the best exercise would be walking into a bone and joint clinic and having your knees checked for damage. I speak from experience and have had knee and hip replacements due to rheumatoid arthritis. Get a diagnosis early before you do irreversible damage.
2007-01-06 02:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swim, but also see your doctor. The noise is either cavitation, which will eventually damage the mating surfaces; or it's actual bone-bone contact. Don't ignore it or waste time and money seeking "alternatives" without medical advice.
2007-01-06 02:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there the best exercise is yoga CZ a do a lot of it it is gr8 2 relax u and clear your mind for that all important trip so you are at ease and not worring about your kneez !xx
2007-01-06 02:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by Louise G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At least they didnt snap too. otherwise you would confuse them with rice crispies !!!
2007-01-06 02:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by 90210 aka Hummer Lover 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋