I'm overweight but losing.I want to exercise but have a back injury & knee problems.what do you suggest i do.
488635
hi\n\ngood luck on losing the weight.  \n\nmaybe you can check with your doctor.  maybe she/he can put you on a certain physical regime that would be taylored to you personally.  some sort of exercises that you would be able to do.\n\ngood luck
615498
their really good for people who want to get into running but have had joint problems like with their knees or if you get shin splints.  The faster way to lose weight is running/jogging/walking.  I used an elliptical for a while but i alway felt so limited with my movements.  You could also try rollerblading, thats good cardio too.
636716
weight is not meant to be lost quickly. That causes injury.
818854
Probably the exercise bike as it doesn't put a lot of stress on the knee (as long as you don't put to much resistance on the flywheel/tensioner,also make sure your seat is the correct height you want to have a slight bend in your knee at full stretch.
813529
To get in shape. I'm not over weight just not up to a good healthy standard. I need to start exercising more.
1009810
I'd recommend that you ask your physical therapist for advice. I haven't had surgery, but ripped the tendons in both knees before fencing and had to go to phys therapy for months. I'm sure there are certain yoga patterns that you can do, but not others. My guess is that you need to build strength, but carefully. My therapist gave me workout sheets to take home. While you're on limited exercise, you might want to reduce your calorie intake so that you don't gain weight.
578074
Walking.  If you are overweight, eat a diet low in fat and carbohydrates in order to lose the fat.  Walk to exercise the muscles in your legs.  This will also be great for your heart. :)
777011
Oh it's very easy to damage your knee, especially after you have already had an injury.  You have to be very careful.  You cannot do the things you did prior to injury.  Any twisting, over extending, bouncing especially will hurt it and I bet it's full of fluid isn't it?  You can actually feel it.  That is when you know you've reinjured it.  Same thing with the back.  The pain in your buttocks is from the sciatica nerve that runs through your SI joint in the back.  That is the most common area for both injury and pain.  Age has nothing to do with it...I have had a bad back since around 19 years of age...threw it out I can't even count how many times.  Finally I just had to give up things I knew were bad (most exercises and sports included in that!) and do more back-friendly ones.  When I was pregnant with my 3rd I guess I had put on a lot of wieght during that pregnancy and my knee was in agony for 6 months till I dropped all the weight.  Being overweight is really hard on the knees...on the feet too.\n\nSo now you know that you should avoid some of what you do or just be careful not to overdo it and go easy when exercising.  Give it time to heal before doing anything again and just go slow and see what happens.
1134128
most doctors recommend physical therapy before surgery to see if rehab will fix it,  it also helps if you happen to need surgery in the recovery afterward.  talk to your ortho doctor about what the athletic trainer said and about your risks about blowing out your knee
303373
I hurt my back and hip mountain biking 6 years ago\nit was doing much better but last month it went out on me again (I slipped while shovelling, not a good combo)\nI was in bed for 3 days and people had to help me up to go to the bathroom but now I am back to exercising and feeling great\nit really as made me appreciate how important it is to exercise and stretch to keep mobile and healthy\nI know lots of people that give up doing things because they have been hurt (and now live with constant pain) but I think it is important to try to do as much as possible and stay active and healthy, don't give up
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Absolutely! I'm overweight also and have found Yoga to be an excellent workout. It works on your muscles and helps you to tone them very quickly. It's much better for us due to less stress on the joints in our bodies. It's fairly low impact, but you still get a great workout!!!! You'll love it!
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avoid exercises that result in repeat impact to your knees: jumping, running, jogging, etc. Try using an elliptical where you never remove your foot from the surface and you are using your thighs and calves. \nDespite the advice you may get about using weights or floor exercises, it's better for you to do cardiovascular exercises than to do things that will build up or tone muscle- you don't want big thighs right? You want to burn fat and maintain a healthy heart so stick with the cardio work up that will avoid further injuring yur needs. Swimming is great but not readily available. If you have access to a pool year round (and don't mind ruining your hair)- go for it! Otherwise, Try the elliptical.
283161
everything can be done in moderation and you can alternate your runs for shorter ones and then one really long one at some point in the week take care of the stress on the knee's though and if you find that you are getting a lot of injury take your running inside on a treadmill as that will ease the pressure on the knees and joints.\nOn the other hand walk does wonders too
777122
You can't choose where your body gains or loses weight, but you can control what you eat and how much you exercise.  You don't mention your age, height or weight, but if you have some excess flab, losing that weight will help your knee problems, too!\n\nIf you don't exercise much, your body doesn't have much muscle.  So any extra weight you carry is fat, like the tummy you mention.  The best way to lose that fat is to exercise and build muscle.  The best way to start out is to walk, ride a bike, or swim.  Swimming might be best depending on how bad your knees are.  Work up to 30-45 minutes, 4-5 times a week, working hard enough that you are breathing heavy.  If you are just starting out, that is enough to build some muscle and get in shape.  Crunches are OK, but it's better to work out lots of muscles at once, instead of just one small set of muscles.\n\nBut you should also consider keeping a food diary.  Write down everything you eat, and how much.  If you aren't losing any pounds or inches after a week or two of real exercise, then start adding up those calories to see whether you really are eating as much as you should.  People don’t always notice how much they  eat, but they notice that belly whenever they put on their jeans or swimsuit.\n\nBuilding some muscle and eating right go a long way toward losing that tummy and since muscle burns calories 24/7, you will be able to 'pig out' once in a while, and your pants will still fit the next day.
799090
You should seek advise from your doctor as what type of brace you need depends on your condition or injury. I have been through several knee injuries and in my opinion, you need to talk to your doctor. Good luck, Mike
250223
Given your age and your prior medical condition, I would definitely advice a proper physical with your physician prior to ANY form of physical exercise.\n\nThe pains you feel in your joints are likely due to overuse injuries and the ligament's being unaccustomed to work load.\n\nTry easing into the fitness program, and do lighter reps of each exercise components. Do them until tired. Do not force another rep if you are straining.\n\nAnother exercise good to do is the Deep Knee Bends. Do those different times of the day, and as usual, do until tired and not straining. This exercise will help to strengthen your ligaments and help your body get accustom to the physical activities.\n\nRemember to see your doctor and approach a competent personal trainer with experience in elderly fitness management for a customized fitness program suitable for your current level of fitness.
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You could have surgery like liposuction...\n\nBut still, you really need exercise to maintain the weight that you lost because if you have surgery but dont exercise, you'll get fat again. :(\n\nYou can also try slimming pills and tablets but make sure that it is safe and approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs. :)