What is the best exercise equipment that is low impact on your knees?!
Question: The elliptical machine provides a good, cardiovascular work-out with very low impact on the knees (as opposed to "pouncing," while running on concrete, or even a tread-mill.) Also, swimming is a good way to get cardio and muscular endurance along with low impact on your joints. Consult a dietitian or nutritionist who can tell you which foods and supplements (most commonly glucosamine--which is derived from shell-fish) will aid in joint health, cartilage repair, and lubrication of the joints. Also, get regular check-ups every six months, if you can, prior to starting diet and exercise routine, for you may have deficiencies you aren't aware of.
Answers: The elliptical machine provides a good, cardiovascular work-out with very low impact on the knees (as opposed to "pouncing," while running on concrete, or even a tread-mill.) Also, swimming is a good way to get cardio and muscular endurance along with low impact on your joints. Consult a dietitian or nutritionist who can tell you which foods and supplements (most commonly glucosamine--which is derived from shell-fish) will aid in joint health, cartilage repair, and lubrication of the joints. Also, get regular check-ups every six months, if you can, prior to starting diet and exercise routine, for you may have deficiencies you aren't aware of.
An Eliptical!
Because you don't have the pounding that you get from running on a treadmill... or the large amounts of flexion from using a stair climber it's much easier on the knees.
It's a fluid motion where your weight is kept pretty evenly on both feet.
I like the eliptical... I feel like I can get into a groove and go for longer than I do with running!!
GOOD LUCK!!
The elliptical machines are kinder on your joints like knees.
Swimming is the best exercise.
Elliptical is good as far as knees go, but it isn't as strenuous as jogging, unless if you want an easy workout.
While ellipticals are great for knees, I would recommend a rowing machine. With a rowing machine there is no impact on the knees, it works pretty much all the major muscles groups (arms, legs, abs, back), and it combines strength and aerobic training.