Good low impact excercise?

[EvolizePhoto]

I've cut back my bad food/drink intake significantly, I have a messed up knee from working at a quick lube and falling in the pit a few years ago and running really hurts so I'm looking for different excercises that are low impact I can do in and around my house to get back to shape and hopefully try to nurse my knee back to health.

What do you guys do? I won't sign up a gym either.

[DTTB_36]

cycling

[spike98]

I have a buggered knee as well. I have a bit of equipment but it works. I do situps, chinups and bike 5km 3 times a week (mon,wed,fri) and then i do deads, squats and take the dog for a walk for 5km (tues, thurs, sat)

It may not be much, but with a much cleaner diet i have lost 20lbs since oct. Thats with the christmass and easter feast/leftovers and spending a week in mexico sucking back anything with booze in it. I also drink once a week as well.

If i was more strict i would be doing much better but i wouldnt stick with it because it wouldnt be fun to me. Right now i have a good balance and i am happy.

[Super_Geo]

Originally posted by DTTB_36
cycling

Yeah cycling's the shit... great for cardio, low impact, and you can spend whatever you want on your bike- as long as it works you're fine!

If you want a cheap bike (<$100) go to the Good Life Bike Shop in Eau Claire... they take old bikes and refurb them.

[Kloubek]

Cycling is great. Personally, I prefer an eliptical machine even better.

[EvolizePhoto]

Thanks guys. I think I'm going to get back into trail riding.

[old&slow]

Have you ever tried inline skating? Heck of a work out!

[jaysas_63]

the best low impact sport IMO, which will actually help your knee, as it did with mine, is swimming :thumbsup:

[G-Suede]

Originally posted by jaysas_63
swimming :thumbsup:

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[A790]

Originally posted by jaysas_63
the best low impact sport IMO, which will actually help your knee, as it did with mine, is swimming :thumbsup:
Swimming FTW!

Dave, get into weight lifting. It will speed your progress along immensely!