My knees are shot from walking on the treadmill. I am 50 years old. So what other exercise machine could I use
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The treadmill is a high impact exercise machine--it places high stress on you lower body when running or walking. I would highly recommend an elliptical--it's low impact on the knees and joints and you can still get an excellent cardiovasulcar workout. Our website has a few recommended ellipticals at www.engineeringfitness.com under "Holiday Gift Ideas".
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You can try cross-training with biking to strengthen your quads and hamstrings.  That might help with your knee issues.  Also make sure that you are wearing good shoes and the right type for your feet.  I tend to get some pain when my shoes are wearing out.\n\nDon't forget RICE for pain--rest, ice, compression, and elevate.
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Depending on your weight, size and condition would determine what to do. If you can see a Dr to set up a plan. At your age it's so hard to deal with peer presure. Find time to get some cardo excercise in. Jogging/Running is great if your knees can handle it (depending on your condition) Cutting out fast food and junk food is so important. Carry some fruit and bottle water in your backpack. That might stop you from drinking soft drinks and chips. Soft drinks including diet drinks are a disaster. Flavor your water with some lemon or juice as a substitute. Instead of chips try some flavored rice cakes or vegtable chips. Still not the best but they are better for you. \nStart a blog. Write about your daily eating habits and workout. Try taking stairs instead of escalators. Take the long way home. Cut out the short cuts. Every little thing you do gets you that one step closer. \nGood Luck!
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At 15 years old you are still growing. The weight will go away eventually, that is, if you dont eat unhealthy and get a little bit of exercise. I know that an elliptical trainer machine is what doctors recommend for people with bad knees. Maybe get informed about that machine, and maybe you will feel a lot better about yourself.\n\nThis is information about elliptical trainer machines\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliptical_machine\n\n"An elliptical trainer is a stationary exercise equipment used to simulate walking or running without causing pressure to the joints"\n\nAlso, regular cardiovascular exercise reduces body fat. Wallking is great cardio! Cardio for at least 30 minutes per day will definitely help u lose a few pounds.
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You can go to Proform.com and get a nice one and they do 5 payments, no interest.  A great way to get a good treadmill in an affordable way.  The cheap ones are so harsh, loud and uneven.
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Ellipticals are easier on your knees and hips.  The impact from running on a treadmill can cause you problems later in life. The gym I go to has ellipticals which have moving ski pole handles so that you can work your upper body at the same time, so this is a much better workout.
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I had a professional measure and calculate different exercises for me in terms of most calories burned in shortest period of time.  Based on their calculations an eliptical machine was the best.  It was superior to treadmills, walking, swimming, bicycling and many other activities I had them check for me.  An eliptical machine gives a good cardio work out while you utilize your legs, arms, abs and many other muscles.  It is a smooth movement which keeps you from suffering impact injuries that can be associated with jogging and running.  So I say if your goal is weight loss or stabalization an eliptical is a good choice.  I combine my use of an eliptical with racquet ball, swimming, walking, bicycling, weight training, and yoga.  The combination is great!  For fastest calorie burn it's the eliptical.  All depends on what you want out of your exercise.
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i would reccoment low impact cardiovascular exercise such as bike riding\n\nresearch HYBRID style bicycles\n-hybrids have an upright seating position, this helps in taking off stress from leaning over like on mountain bikes. Hybrids also have a suspension seatpost which reduces impact on your back from bumps in the road. Bicycling involves smooth pedal motions which wont hurt your knee's as bad as walking. With the amount of gears available on bikes now-a-days, your sure to find one that is comfortable for your body. Try this, I work in a bike shop and get people with knee and back injurys all the time. This is highly reccomended
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I'd go with an elliptical because has as much impact as walking, and is more quiet then a treadmill, also you can set different programs for forward and backward motion.
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Contact the Arthritis Foundation and ask for PACE meetings in your area.  PACE--People with Arthritis Can Exercise.  Non-impact, non-stressful exercises.  No charge.\n\nGood luck!
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Swimming is very low impact.  If she's up for it, water aerobics classes.   Sometimes cycling and speed skating are recommended after knee injuries.  I'd ask the doctor or somebody at the gym for something that is low impact for the knees.
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Elliptical machines are easier on your knees. Here's a good article:
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Forget the treadmill.\n\nInstead, get a yoga ball and trash your normal chair.  Sit with good posture on the ball while you compute; this strengthens stomach.  Every 10 minutes do a quick set of 10 reps <sit-up's - push-up's - leg lifts - etc>.
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That depends.  Personally, I can't use a treadmill.  The impact is way too much for my joints.  I prefer and eliptical.  Also on an eliptical you can go backwards and work a whole other set of muscles.  My vote is the eliptical.
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The only way I lost my hips was by using the Elliptical machine at the gym.  It is low impact (easy on the knees and joints) and it targeted my hips, buttocks and thighs.  This machine saved me!
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I have bad knees from many years of playing tennis primarily on hard courts, and so running for me is not really an option.  I absolutely love using the elliptical machine because you get the cardio benefit without the impact on your joints.  Also, you do get more of a total body workout based on having to use your arms as well as your legs.
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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.