30DS vs. Knees!

missesru · May 2011

I'm on Day 16 of the 30DS and really loving it so far. I'm down 5lbs as of today and a lots of inches. I committed (to myself) to do it every single day from May 2-31 doing each level for 10 days. The problem is this - my knees are taking a beating on L2 right now. I'm doing the modified moves, but feeling like I'm having to do a less intense version of some moves - not because of my cardio or strength - but because they are so hard on the knees.

I'm thinking of moving into L3 early. At least that way I'll get a better workout overall even with modifying the high knee impact moves.

Did anyone else have this issue??

law8296 · May 2011

I have not done 30 day shred; but all I see and read about on here is how bad it is on your knees. It continues to confirm to me that this workout is not for me. I've had ACL replacement and don't want to compromise that situation.

missesru · May 2011

law8296:
I have not done 30 day shred; but all I see and read about on here is how bad it is on your knees. It continues to confirm to me that this workout is not for me. I've had ACL replacement and don't want to compromise that situation.

It's a great workout, but for anyone that has any issues at all with their knees - I would say 'skip it'. I've been very active in the past... running, weight lifting, sports like rugby... and I've never had so much knee pain.

bubbs147 · May 2011

It actually gets worse with L3! There are a lot of jumping moves in L3. I don't have knee issues, but I tweaked my ankle last week (not during Shred) and have been modifying L3 to take it easy on my ankle.

mel72 · May 2011

I don't have any knee problems and it KILLS my knees. That said, I took many, many years of step aerobics and I think it may have caused some problems. I can't (no matter how hard I try) do lunges anymore. I try to modify the movement when she does anything that bothers my knees.

MesmrEwe · May 2011

It's entirely possible that it may not be the knees that is the actual problem and might be your hips instead and it may be your knees that are what's showing the symptoms in the chain. Best thing to do, link up with a good chiropractor or PT for a session or two. My hips pop out of alignment super easy and when they do it usually pops my knee-cap with it... It's all connected - just might not be what you initially suspected...

stella_blu · May 2011

I was having horrible knee problems and bought a new pair of cross trainer shoes and that made a world of difference. Take a look at your footwear. Good luck!

Roccityhottie · May 2011

I have knee issues, and I did the 30DS with minimal issues. Something that helped me a ton was I did it barefoot. I found that sneakers actually tweaked my knees more. Just a thought for something you might try out.

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