Ok so,
I've picked up the pace <literally> with my diet and working out so that I can drop weight (just not satisfied with how I look, sound familiar?) I'm too soft and need to drop some poundage. Anyways, that's not the issue.
The issue is, I'm doing a lot of cardio and running on the treadmill lots and my knees HURT BAD.
I go to the gym 6 days a week, and I know that sounds like a lot but it isn't really, the only part of me that has shown wear and tear so far is my knee caps. And it isn't like you can stretch them really??? I'm at a loss of what to do, it's not excrutiating or anything...just annoyingly achy. For my cardio I either run/walk on the treadmill, do the bike, elliptical, or take a class of some sort. My knees are usually fine with classes but they're harder to fit into my schedule than just going for run on my own. Should I just plow through it and they'll eventually adapt? Are there some stretches I can do to help alleviate the soreness? Any input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Tiff





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, I typically post on bodybuilding boards, so I automatically assume everyone works out and trains all body parts. Venus is right, you need to build strength and muscle in your entire lower body. I just mentioned hamstrings because I see VERY few people at the gym training them.
. Why don't you walk at like a 3.5 + mph pace on an incline? That way, you are walking fast and burning just as many calories because your walkin on a hill. Plus, since you're on an incline, you'll be toning your tush as well.


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