Don’t let knee pain prevent you from your weight loss goals. Cat Kom and Bethany are here to demonstrate some exercises you can complete without placing too much pressure on your knees and hips. One thing to remember is that everyone is different so if modifying or altering the exercise is necessary for your condition, please listen to your body.
If one knee is in pain, perhaps you’ll benefit from Straight Leg Lunges. Through this exercise, most people generally reduce the discomfort of the injured knee while keeping the other leg actively moving.
Try some Dead Lifts or some Sissy Squats to take pressure off of the knees. For sissy squats you place dumbbells (or anything you can find) under your heels. And how about some bridges to strengthen the glutes, hamstings and quads, and test out different variations of bridges. There are a ton! You’ll find there name doesn’t really add it, they’re tough, but in a good way.
As demoed in the video you can also do some Up and Over’s and/or the Pilates Leg Series to strengthen those ligaments and tendons around the joints, or test out the good ol’ KettleBell Swing to help with the core, hamstrings and glute strength without taxing those knees.
Spinning is another great option to strengthen ailing knees and hips. Physical Therapists recommend it to their patient a lot! It’s low impact and not only strengthens and leans out the legs, it also strengthens the heart and lungs!
To sum it up, although most exercises aren’t off limits, high impact physical exercises like running and jumping (plyometrics) are likely good ones to avoid, but you can (and should) still do many things to keep up the muscle tone in that lower body that is so prone to atrophy every day we get older. So just because your knees are calling mercy, don’t punish your entire body!
Watch the full video to see different variations for every exercise and to catch a special appearance from another specialized Studio SWEAT trainer!
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Wanting to change your body and reach your target weight are noble goals, but success is never guaranteed. You need expert advice on how to stay motivated. Use this article to get insight on how to make your workout more fun and something to which you look forward.
Music is a key motivator when working out. The music will get you into a rhythm and get your body moving instinctively. As the Law of Inertia states, once in motion, objects continue in motion until exterior forces are present. Start dancing and you will not be able to stop! Dancing is a wonderful way to work out, and it's fun, too!
When you exercise with a buddy, it will seem so much easier and a lot of fun. Having someone to chat with while you are exercising makes your workout go by faster. Soon, you will both realize the weight is coming off, and this will keep you motivated to stick with each other to keep the process moving in the right direction.
Exercise-oriented video games are extremely helpful when it comes to finding a way to enjoy yourself while also remaining distracted from the true intensity of your workouts. Lots of cool video games are out there that can aid you in fitness and weight loss. The best aspect of having fun while you work-out is that your mind will be busy having fun, and will not notice the work you are putting in.
Hitting the gym in exercise clothes that look good will improve your mood and make you feel less intimidated about working out. Invest some money into some exercise gear that is comfortable and makes your body look great. Just be sure that it is something that you don't feel self-conscious wearing. If you look good, you will be motivated to workout at the gym.
Try to avoid too much repetition. Mix up your workouts often. If you want to be productive, you must avoid being bored. If you aren't motivated, then you might stop working out. This is why you should change up your routine regularly. This will help you to stay motivated in the long run. When you stop being active, then the risk is very high that you will backtrack on your progress and lose all the ground you have gained.
When you reach one of your goals, give yourself a reward. A small reward makes a good motivator. Your reward can be simple. You do not have to get outrageous with your ideas or blow your budget. A reward should motivate you and keep you focused on your goals. You should decide to reward yourself with something that you really want such as new clothes or a fun activity.
Exercising does not have to be a drag. Look for ways to make your exercise routine so much fun that you look forward to doing it. The tips in this article will make your workouts more entertaining.
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