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SaltPork · 12-22-2004, 08:33 PM

I have bad knees, so I can't continue using the treadmill or anything that's high impact and I hate the bikes at the gym, they hurt my butt. So I'm looking for suggestions. The elliptical machines look interesting, but not too sure about them. I also need to strengthen my quads due to tendinitis on my knees, so I'm doing leg extensions for those, but i's getting boring. Squats are out since it's like stepping on a pile of crackers every time I squat down. Any thoughts?

typhus · 12-22-2004, 08:49 PM

Instead of running have you thought of a fast paced walk? I can go longer walking and burn more calories. I've heard that the elliptical machines are great for low impact cardio, but I've never used them.

winsecure · 12-22-2004, 09:24 PM

elliptical machines are good.
swimming is good too

outdoor · 12-22-2004, 10:13 PM

the elliptical machines take all of about 2 minutes of awkwardness...then it feels pretty natural. Or maybe recumbent bikes.

typhus · 12-23-2004, 07:18 AM

I forgot all about swimming. That is one of the best cardio, low impact workout. It works the whole body.

dman2 · 12-23-2004, 12:22 PM

ellipticals are good, but you do have to get used to the motion. my wife uses them, but I don't like the way it makes me look and feel. I stick to the spin bikes as they are more of a challenge and better on my cardio.

Val_1 · 12-25-2004, 08:41 AM

I use ellipticals. My knees love me for it. It takes me a bit longer to get my heart rate up there (as compared to a tread mill), but that's a pretty minor issue. I still use a tread mill every once in a while for variety.

wu54736 · 12-27-2004, 08:10 AM

I have plantar fasciitis, so I'm pretty much restricted to low impact activities myself. You can get a pretty good aerobic/cardio workout using an elliptical, I recommend it.

wu54736 · 12-27-2004, 08:13 AM

Rubber bands are nice for a change of pace as well.

Just an example:

http://www.fogdog.com/product/index....entPage=family

intecel · 12-27-2004, 12:16 PM

I use either the elliptical or bikes when I'm at the gym. Seem to work very well and not very awkward after just a couple mins your first time.

SaltPork · 12-28-2004, 10:04 PM

thanks for the votes! Looks like I'll try the elliptical machines after vacation.

12-22-2004, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
SaltPork Everything's better with bacon Location: In your local grocer's freezer.	Cardio routine question I have bad knees, so I can't continue using the treadmill or anything that's high impact and I hate the bikes at the gym, they hurt my butt. So I'm looking for suggestions. The elliptical machines look interesting, but not too sure about them. I also need to strengthen my quads due to tendinitis on my knees, so I'm doing leg extensions for those, but i's getting boring. Squats are out since it's like stepping on a pile of crackers every time I squat down. Any thoughts? __________________ It was like that when I got here....I swear.

12-23-2004, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
dman2 Insane Location: Georgia	ellipticals are good, but you do have to get used to the motion. my wife uses them, but I don't like the way it makes me look and feel. I stick to the spin bikes as they are more of a challenge and better on my cardio. __________________ I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing. ~Marsha Doble

12-25-2004, 08:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Val_1 Addict Location: In a State of Denial	I use ellipticals. My knees love me for it. It takes me a bit longer to get my heart rate up there (as compared to a tread mill), but that's a pretty minor issue. I still use a tread mill every once in a while for variety. __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. -Frank Sinatra

12-27-2004, 08:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
wu54736 Upright Location: Northern VA	I have plantar fasciitis, so I'm pretty much restricted to low impact activities myself. You can get a pretty good aerobic/cardio workout using an elliptical, I recommend it. __________________ Oh Bart, when I was your age, I wanted an electronic football game so bad. Until finally, one day my parents got it for me, and it was the happiest day of my life.

12-27-2004, 08:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
wu54736 Upright Location: Northern VA	Rubber bands are nice for a change of pace as well. Just an example: http://www.fogdog.com/product/index....entPage=family __________________ Oh Bart, when I was your age, I wanted an electronic football game so bad. Until finally, one day my parents got it for me, and it was the happiest day of my life.

12-22-2004, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
typhus Tilted Location: USA	Instead of running have you thought of a fast paced walk? I can go longer walking and burn more calories. I've heard that the elliptical machines are great for low impact cardio, but I've never used them.

12-22-2004, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
winsecure Tilted	elliptical machines are good. swimming is good too

12-22-2004, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
outdoor Tilted	the elliptical machines take all of about 2 minutes of awkwardness...then it feels pretty natural. Or maybe recumbent bikes.

12-23-2004, 07:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
typhus Tilted Location: USA	I forgot all about swimming. That is one of the best cardio, low impact workout. It works the whole body.

12-27-2004, 12:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
intecel Psycho	I use either the elliptical or bikes when I'm at the gym. Seem to work very well and not very awkward after just a couple mins your first time.

12-28-2004, 10:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
SaltPork Everything's better with bacon Location: In your local grocer's freezer.	thanks for the votes! Looks like I'll try the elliptical machines after vacation. __________________ It was like that when I got here....I swear.