i severly strained my ACL yesterday and i have scar tissue all inside my kneecap from previous injury which tore slightly (OUCH!) so i have to wear a knee brace for a while and am doing some light PT to keep it from getting worse....since alot of my workout revolved around running what can i do that wont be hard on my knees? i need some form of cardio or something that will burn calories that doesnt require running..can anyone help me or give me a workout plan that will help me lose weight but doesnt require running? thanks
is an eliptical machine or the stationary bikes a bad idea? are those equally hard on my knees?
2007-09-13 02:27:52 · 8 answers · asked by jennybean7985 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
elipticals are ez on your knees but still not a good idea if you tore something in your knee
You should do some swimming In a pool
(down and back = 1/5 mile) will cause the least stress and resistance on your knee.
2007-09-13 02:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by christopher A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A regular stationary bike would be bad. A recumbent bike would be the way to go. An elliptical however is better still and burns more cals than the bike. Neither 1 has impact like running, which is what is hard on your knees whether it's on a track, a street or a treadmill.
2007-09-13 02:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by mikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a private instructor I be certain that my consumers have relaxation days. Especially if you're simply beginning a brand new hobbies. Maybe take a look at for the primary week to run four days as an alternative of all 7.Then paintings your approach up. Theres not anything flawed with going for walks as good. Also be certain you do dynamic stretching earlier than you move (so prime keens, butt kickers, shuffles, like a small hot up) then be certain you stretch all of the fundamental muscle groups organizations after your run to aid re align the muscle groups fibers (keep for 10 - 30 seconds). Also watch your water consumption.
2016-09-05 12:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by kurihara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best ways to lose weight really has nothing to do with running. This is Stretching- you can sit on the floor to stretch your back, thighs, and abs. Stand and use wall to strengthen arms, chest, thighs, and abs by putting the pressure towards the wall. Using the wall pressure is also good for muscle pains, carpultunal, parkinsons, and back pain. These exercises put no strain on the knees and removes pain with no medication
2007-09-13 02:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by bigmama35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a single word answer for you that is "YOGA"
This is a great Gift of Indians to the world, just accept the priceless gift and be happy.
2007-09-13 02:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by siva_kum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elipticals are ZERO impact, so if your knee doens't hurt while useing it, then I bet you would be fine
2007-09-13 02:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by Enginerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming or water aroebics
2007-09-13 02:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by Muley Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elipticals are pretty easy on everything. If it dosent hurt....
2007-09-13 02:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋