Conditioning.........instead of cardio HIIT......Bad knees

[MACKATTACK]

So since my knee is soooo problematic. 2 surgeries on it, now I have no Meniscus, no cartilage, ACL redone twice, tons of soft tissue and scar tissue work removed and done everything, shaved bone, severe arthritis.....etc.


I have been looking into conditioning to utilize after workouts and on core and cardio days.


I have started with the Rowing Machine and Battle Ropes. Today was my first day after the core workout I did the rowing machine for 3000m's and the battle ropes for 6/6 15 on 30 off. I was SPENT!! Which was only about 30 minutes worth of time.


So I used to do 40mins cardio, 20 constant and 20 super HIIT, but my knee blows up afterwards even on a bicycle.



Wondering what conditioning drills people use that will not be tough on their knees.....??? Never realized how hard "conditioning" was until I went HAM lol.......

[fitnesstrainer]

I really enjoy swimming now but I don't think that's quite what your looking for. I do 500 meters most days and it's insane how tired I am.

[GirlyGymRat]

I initially started spin class/cycling bc I had severe tendinitis. Physical therapist suggested I switch bc easier on the knees. I never had any problems and been spinning for 7 years.

I have developed knee pain recently but spinning is not the culprit.

[RangerDanger830]

I know the feeling, my knees are worthless and my back is just as bad. The only thing I am able to do to guarantee I have no problems from either when it comes to any kind of conditioning is the elliptical.

[Mr.BB]

I really enjoy swimming now but I don't think that's quite what your looking for. I do 500 meters most days and it's insane how tired I am.

Swimming was what thought too. Its a great cardio!

Just need to do more than 500m, well maybe to start 500m is ok, but you need to do like 1500m for a full 45 min workout

[hellomycognomen]

You can do HIIT on the elliptical, swimming, etc. The point of HIIT is high intensity followed by short rest then repeat.

[Docd187123]

Prowler.....

Not so hard on my knees

[RaginCajun]

what using kettlebells and doing a circuit workout? you can do plenty of exercises in which you will not be pounding your knees and it gets your heart rate up as well.

[Rwy]

Prowler.....

Not so hard on my knees

I agree with this. The prowler is perfect for endurance and strength without putting your knees in a position of distress.