advanced cardio easy on knees

[exercisemania]

I have been doing a lot of BM2 and Imax 3 workouts alternate every other day. I was told might be too intense for everyday on knees. What is an advanced,hard cardio that is straight cardio, no step, and easy on the knees?

thanks

 

[Stacy]

Kick Punch and Crunch.

 

[Heidisue]

Low max seems to be nicer on my knees then the other step workouts. Love KPC.

 

[Joannafit]

an elliptical trainer is where i turn when i have knee issues

 

[lisellesmith]

i would power walk with a weighted vest or do the step routine with the top portion of your step only. i notice my knees start to strain a bit when i do step consecutively with an 8" step. the higher you have to step the more strain on your knees.

 

[lisellesmith]

i would power walk with a weighted vest or do the step routine with the top portion of your step only. i notice my knees start to strain a bit when i do step consecutively with an 8" step. the higher you have to step the more strain on your knees.

 

[Stacy]

My two cents....for me, Low Max bothered my knees alot. It's definitely low impact but factoring in the higher step height used and the multitude of lunge-like movements, it was real knee killer.

 

[lala1]

Have to agree with a previous poster: elliptical, plus spinning, inline skating, swimming. If I feel like I *have* to do cardio at home, I modify the jumps, etc on a rebounder. Seems to help.

 

[Tracey M]

I also suggest KP&C, Kick Max or Drill Max (there are a few "cardio only" premixes).

 

[fit@home1]

How about lowering your step once in a while, or using NO step and just making the moves more dynamic?

 

[Amy Steppe]

Kick Max's first 4 sections are easier on the knees than the ones you mention.

But beware the third drill -- Cathe does a drill on this one that is very stressful on carpet unless you modify. She does mention a modification that I use since I do workout on carpet.

Kick Punch and Crunch is another good one for lower impact.

For Body Max 2, I never use 8 inches for the riser.

I think 8 inches is just too much for this workout for me, esp. during the second part where Cathe and Crew do the blasts.

Every time I use 8 inches, I regret it. Just make your movements more dynamic versus pounding your joints if you use Body Max 2.

But if you are a tall person, the 8 in. riser probably won't be an issue for Body Max 2.

 

[trunyon]

I'm finding these posts interesting as I too have knee issues. I thought it was from the kicking but maybe it is my step. I think I'll try eliminating one for a while then the other and see if I can put my finger on it. Glad I stopped in!:7