Knee Problem

Squatty · 08-10-2006, 01:53 PM

Help me out with this one please guys because I don't understand it.

I've been trying to increase my cardio to 45 minutes eod. If I'm doing it at the gym, I'll use the treadmill- if its at home, I'll use the bike. But it doesn't matter which cardio I do, I always end up with a swollen left knee and it's fairly painful for a day or two after.

What I don't get is that I can do a heavy duty leg workout and not experience the same sort of knee problem.

Has anyone got any ideas as to what might be happening here. Also, if The cardio I'm doing aggravates the knee, can you suggest any alternatives?

Cheers

wigz · 08-10-2006, 01:59 PM

iis important to have the seat set right on the bike but that wouldn't expalin the treadmill, do you start of slowly and warm up properly, and personaly i need to stretch after cardio or im crippled the next day

Squatty · 08-10-2006, 02:06 PM

Stretching might be the problem mate - I often forget after the workout and am straight off for a shower. The more I think about it, the problem is more with the bike;I don't get it any way near so bad with the run.

As for starting slowly - I do when I'm on the treadmill but I find the bike so boring, I picture myself at the velodrome and go like the clappers from the off.

crazycal1 · 08-10-2006, 02:23 PM

dude!-for us older gentleman stretching should be mandatory-
personally i think it should be so for everyone tho!

also if i`m training hard as i am now-adding cardio is a body wrecker.
i only do cardio at the beginning of my training cycle-basically when my joints arent getting hammered.

wigz · 08-10-2006, 02:38 PM

i have the seat set so i have a slight bend at the knee at the bottom of the pedal strokes, if you are rocking whilst pedaling your positon is wrong.

Nick500 · 08-10-2006, 02:52 PM

What joint supps do you take squatty? currently i'm taking collagen type 2, glucosamine and fish oils...

Ali M · 08-10-2006, 03:50 PM

How many times will your knee bend on a heavy leg work out compared to running or cycling? could be cartlidge rub after a while the knee gets irritated, this would not happen with the weights as you get breaks between sets. I think id try Nicks possible solution if this does not work then i think you may have a cartlidge problem. Have a look on this forum http://www.runnersworld.co.uk you might find the answer.

Squatty · 08-10-2006, 06:55 PM

This is one of those occassions where I have to acknowledge the fact of being an "older gentleman". Cal, I know you're right about the stretching and need to take more care of my joints (Nick - I don't actually take supplements for joints)

Good wake up call lads - I'll get on to this

Ali M · 08-10-2006, 07:50 PM

how old r u squatty, im 37 mate and and do not class myself as older gentleman, wiser yes. ill live to a 100 mate so im not even half way there. Gee im in my prime still young.

crazycal1 · 08-10-2006, 08:35 PM

ask a 21 year old if 37 is old

08-10-2006, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	Knee Problem Help me out with this one please guys because I don't understand it. I've been trying to increase my cardio to 45 minutes eod. If I'm doing it at the gym, I'll use the treadmill- if its at home, I'll use the bike. But it doesn't matter which cardio I do, I always end up with a swollen left knee and it's fairly painful for a day or two after. What I don't get is that I can do a heavy duty leg workout and not experience the same sort of knee problem. Has anyone got any ideas as to what might be happening here. Also, if The cardio I'm doing aggravates the knee, can you suggest any alternatives? Cheers

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crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,808 Rep Power:	dude!-for us older gentleman stretching should be mandatory- personally i think it should be so for everyone tho! also if i`m training hard as i am now-adding cardio is a body wrecker. i only do cardio at the beginning of my training cycle-basically when my joints arent getting hammered. ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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08-10-2006, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 426 Rep Power:	iis important to have the seat set right on the bike but that wouldn't expalin the treadmill, do you start of slowly and warm up properly, and personaly i need to stretch after cardio or im crippled the next day

08-10-2006, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	Stretching might be the problem mate - I often forget after the workout and am straight off for a shower. The more I think about it, the problem is more with the bike;I don't get it any way near so bad with the run. As for starting slowly - I do when I'm on the treadmill but I find the bike so boring, I picture myself at the velodrome and go like the clappers from the off.

08-10-2006, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 426 Rep Power:	i have the seat set so i have a slight bend at the knee at the bottom of the pedal strokes, if you are rocking whilst pedaling your positon is wrong.

08-10-2006, 03:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ali M Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 866 Rep Power:	How many times will your knee bend on a heavy leg work out compared to running or cycling? could be cartlidge rub after a while the knee gets irritated, this would not happen with the weights as you get breaks between sets. I think id try Nicks possible solution if this does not work then i think you may have a cartlidge problem. Have a look on this forum http://www.runnersworld.co.uk you might find the answer.

08-10-2006, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	This is one of those occassions where I have to acknowledge the fact of being an "older gentleman". Cal, I know you're right about the stretching and need to take more care of my joints (Nick - I don't actually take supplements for joints) Good wake up call lads - I'll get on to this

08-10-2006, 07:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ali M Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 866 Rep Power:	how old r u squatty, im 37 mate and and do not class myself as older gentleman, wiser yes. ill live to a 100 mate so im not even half way there. Gee im in my prime still young.