Knee issues!

[cher36]

I have been having knee issues since I started doing hiit and using the treadmill so often. Both knees pops all the time and the right one feels like it's popping out of something.
I want to keep doing cardio because I need to cut belly fat, bigtime, but It seems like it's getting worse.
Last night while I was doing my lunges, it was very uncomfortable.
Is there something I can do to get rid of this stubborn belly fat that doesn't involve cardio??

 

[Miss24k]

try using the elliptical, it's easier on your knees and shins. And of course losing that stubborn fat has more to do with the diet than cardio....so TIGHTEN IT UP!!!!

 

[cher36]

I just work out at home girl. No elliptical here! I guess I am gonna try just a brisk walking pace on a bit of an incline and see how that does me and cut the hiit and see if I get better after a wk or so. I think it could be the jogging.

 

[jenscats5]

Where is the pain & what does it feel like?? Is it behind the kneecap??

Women have a tendency toward patella-femoral knee issues. There is a velcro strap you can wear around your knee that will help with this -- you can find it at places like Sports Authority. Not too expensive. You may be doing too much, too soon if you're not used to it.... Glucosamine/chondroiten will help also...

 

[cher36]

Yes it seems to be. I did get a strap but it doesn't help.
I put it tightly around my knee just below my knee cap. I never had a problem with my knees until now!

 

[jenscats5]

Yes it seems to be. I did get a strap but it doesn't help.
I put it tightly around my knee just below my knee cap. I never had a problem with my knees until now!

Well, I noticed that as I lost weight -- I got knee pain....

Go figure....

The strap is supposed to help your kneecap "track" better.... Try to start taking Gluc/Chondroiten -- it takes a while to take effect, but it has helped me...

You also might be going at it too hard, too soon.....slow down on the Cardio, reduce the incline a bit & let your body catch up...

 

[nycgirl]

I have been having knee issues since I started doing hiit and using the treadmill so often. Both knees pops all the time and the right one feels like it's popping out of something.
I want to keep doing cardio because I need to cut belly fat, bigtime, but It seems like it's getting worse.
Last night while I was doing my lunges, it was very uncomfortable.
Is there something I can do to get rid of this stubborn belly fat that doesn't involve cardio??

You may need new sneakers. Old footgear or the wrong footgear can play a role in knee injuries especially if you are running.

Diet gets rid of fat. If you don't eat it, you don't have to worry about burning it off.

 

[Miss24k]

Diet gets rid of fat. If you don't eat it, you don't have to worry about burning it off.

Well said girl

 

[jenscats5]

Does that mean I have to stop eating the fatfree cool whip and sugarfree/fatfree pudding my father bought with my cottage cheese?

Only if it makes your knees hurt...... actually the gelatin in the Jello is good for you...

 

[tequilasue]

Ice before and after helps a lot too. I use the patella strap when doing lunges and other weight bearing movements. I have cut the running in exchange for the elliptical. Try running on a slight incline too. Maybe stay away from open-chained exercises like leg extensions for a bit and stay w/ the closed chained exercises. Just my .02.