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October 08, 2008
Take care of your knees
Challenge Yourself for: 30 days
Focusing on broader fitness goals, exercisers can sometimes ignore commonsense safety practices. And later on, they pay the price with injuries. If you want to prolong your pleasure in exercising, it’s a good idea to keep your knees in mind.
This month, challenge yourself to protect your knees. Here are some ideas:
• Train for at least 4-6 weeks prior to a major sporting event.
• Research correct form for whatever you do.
• Maintain a standard weight for your height and build.
• Focus on low-impact activities if your weight is high or you have sore knees.
• Maintain a strong core to support good posture and form.
• Take a break if you really need it to heal.
Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.
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I have the same pain, speckles. Try doing some leg raises as well. My doctor told me to increase the inner thigh to counteract the strength of my outter thigh. Plus, swimming is a fabulous workout and low impact for the knees.
i ran the LB half marathon yesterday and although I was well-prepared for the race I am experiencing extreme knee pain in my left knee today – thanks for the advice about omega3’s and i really need to get back in the pool for lower impact!
We often take our knees for granted. They are such a vital part to everyday life. They take a lot of wear and tear and if we neglect them, we run into injuries. I love yoga so much for this reason. It has really taught me to be more aware subconsciously of my body and it’s placement during different activities.
People with knee or any kind of joint pain can take plenty of soya products in any form like tofu,soyamilk etc
Swimming is perfect exercise for those who have joint pain.
I started using the treadmill a while ago but i was going faster than i should of. I ended up messing up my right knee. My hip wasn’t strong enough to support my knees going as fast as my body could actually go. Tip: start out slow and progress in small steps-just because your body can go 4 mph doesn’t mean its safe to do so right away. Keep your hips strong as well as your knees.
I try walking more and wearing knee pads for gardening. Golf is also good for all over stretching and stress relief.
I have found that taking a good Omega 3 suppliment helps not only with the knees, but with all my joints.
my knee has been popping as i climb stairs and i want to take better care of the joint
very important tip! i noticed last night at zumba that i was so focused on the fancy footwork, i neglected taking care of my knees! during squats and lunges i went past my ankles with my knees, ouch. good form takes focus…