Sup blades. So I have a knee injury that prohibits me from jogging (I can physically jog, but I get debilitating pain the next day...So it's really not worth it), and I was wondering whether or not cranking up the incline and pace on the treadmill at the gym could serve as a substitute for jogging? I've been walking every day for two miles at 3.6mph and an incline of 10/15 (in addition to my regular strength training routine).
If you have a knee injury, i can only recommend swimming or biking in place of exercise that would compromise your knees. I dont think incline will help fix your issue, only make you work harder.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=is+walking+as+good+as+running Also for my advice, Start biking like the above posters have said, or swimming!
Uh the last time I checked, there were a bunch of teenage pot smokers that don't have a clue as to what's happening here on this forum. I'd highly suggest you ask a doctor or a physical therapist. Good luck!
I'm not really looking to fix my knee injury (it's too late for that). I'm just looking for a lower impact cardio/aerobic exercise than jogging.
I hear you. But i have bad knees too. And my doctors all recommended swimming or biking in place of putting weight directly on the injury. Sorry if i wasnt clear.
I've already had surgery (ACL and PCL) and physical therapy, there's just residual chronic pain that's exacerbated by high impact exercise. I don't really have access to a pool unfortunately (and don't really have time to go the local swimming hole), but I hadn't considered cycling. I shall try that!
My knees are fucked too. Sports, man... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Grasscity Forum mobile app
Does your gym have the stair master or stepper machines? Those are a good alternative. The best would be pedaling exercises. You can of course raise the incline on the treadmill and do a fast paced walk as well.