Eliptical Trainers?

[shellnc]

I posted a few days ago about a hurt knee - I thought that I had worked out using too much weight too fast but thought it was weird that it took my knee 24 hours to hurt after my workout. I was feeling so great after my workouts. I had forgotten a small instance - that morning my knee started hurting myt dog had jumped up on my leg unexpectedly and I slightly (I thought) hyperextended my knee. It hurt really bad for about 30 seconds. Then I rushed off to work and a few stairs climbs later was in PAIN!

I went to the doc today and he said I haven't torn my cartlidge yet - I'm suppose to avoid stairs - but I have a lot of swelling behind my kneecap in the cartlidge area. I have a few exercises to do now and I am suppose to use ice afterwards. He said that when the swelling finally goes down the eliptical trainer would be a good cardio option for a while until my knee heals. I will need to join the Y to use one. Is it worth it?

Will I get any results lower body wise - or just cardio? I don't want to look weird for my beach vacation (buff arms and flabby legs - he-he!).

I'm wanting to start trying for Baby #2 in a couple of months. I suppose if I joined the Y I could use the pool some before work too - assuming I can get out of bed!

Thanks for any input,
shellnc

 

[PUPSWIFE]

Shellnc, I bought an in-home, NordicTrack Elliptical trainer recently and LOVE it! It's a very efficient way to get your cardio in, burns a ton of calories and will keep your legs firm. Very easy on the joints as well. I like having not having to go to the gym...the machine is available 24-7 and it's absolutely SILENT (except for the beeps on the electronic display panel, which also very cool...it tracks your progress and allows you to pre-program workouts to suit your fitness level). Swimming at the Y would be great if your knee is really sore.

 

[gizmo1974]

Hi Shellnc,

I have a manual trainer and it's great, a super leg workout with no impact or strain to the knees. I've always had trouble with my knees and ankles and have had no issues using this machine.

Heather

 

[angie]

I'm curious- which NordicTrack Elliptical trainer did you buy?

Thanks!