Hi Cathe and all,
A gal in the "open discussion" forum suggested I post this question here..
I am looking for a way to participate in challenging workouts while protecting previously injured knees. I've heard a lot about "modification," but haven't read any suggestions as to alternatives. I'm looking for alternatives that won't interfere with the workout (for example, having my cardio workout suffer because the modified moves slow down the pace.) I'd particularly like to know how to modify (read: "get out of" ) )dips and lunges, yet enjoy the *results*. (Is that possible?) The "up-down" of step workouts doesn't aggravate my knees, nor, surprisingly, do properly negotiated squats. The problem is strictly with dips and lunges (which cause me pain in *every* case,) and hi-impact moves.
If I had to choose a range to describe my situation, I'd say lower (maybe mid)-intermediate -- *except* that, it seems, most workouts at this level involve moves that *scare* my knees. ) Thus my quandry... How to benefit from and continue to *progress* in challenging aerobic and strength workouts without benching myself altogether.
Most of the ladies who responded to my post on the other board suggested I go ahead and try your tapes. I'd like your opinion, since it seems to me from what I've read that they are for the upper-intermediate to advanced exerciser. If you think that a couple of them might be appropriate, please give specific suggestions for modification of the moves I've mentioned.
Thanks so much for your time... I'm new here, and have *thoroughly* enjoyed these forums. The spirit of the place is refreshing!
Cynthia
A gal in the "open discussion" forum suggested I post this question here..
I am looking for a way to participate in challenging workouts while protecting previously injured knees. I've heard a lot about "modification," but haven't read any suggestions as to alternatives. I'm looking for alternatives that won't interfere with the workout (for example, having my cardio workout suffer because the modified moves slow down the pace.) I'd particularly like to know how to modify (read: "get out of" ) )dips and lunges, yet enjoy the *results*. (Is that possible?) The "up-down" of step workouts doesn't aggravate my knees, nor, surprisingly, do properly negotiated squats. The problem is strictly with dips and lunges (which cause me pain in *every* case,) and hi-impact moves.
If I had to choose a range to describe my situation, I'd say lower (maybe mid)-intermediate -- *except* that, it seems, most workouts at this level involve moves that *scare* my knees. ) Thus my quandry... How to benefit from and continue to *progress* in challenging aerobic and strength workouts without benching myself altogether.
Most of the ladies who responded to my post on the other board suggested I go ahead and try your tapes. I'd like your opinion, since it seems to me from what I've read that they are for the upper-intermediate to advanced exerciser. If you think that a couple of them might be appropriate, please give specific suggestions for modification of the moves I've mentioned.
Thanks so much for your time... I'm new here, and have *thoroughly* enjoyed these forums. The spirit of the place is refreshing!
Cynthia