Can't afford a gym

[Dolly1971]

Hi guys Starting sw tomorrow I can't afford to join a gym my knees are damaged so running is out of the question. Anyone got some good exercise tips. I have some DVDs that I can do, but I know the novelty will wear off. I could do a class once or twice a week. Was thinking of body pump or Zumba. But not sure impact will have on my knees. Just 1 mile dog walk every day and they burn and hurt. But I have got to do something.

 

[lardylady]

I would say that swimming is your best option. Zumba and Body Pump will surely knacker your knees up even more!

 

[Dolly1971]

That's a thought thanks try do early bird sessions x

 

[Happy Holidays]

Or take a look at the walks in your area & just go different places, with different terrains, yep & swimming that's brill for the joints.

Do you have a wii? or could you borrow somebodies, I wouldn't recommend buying one unless you know you'll use it, I've got one & you can get loads of different exercise games & they are different levels you can do.

 

[MAndrews]

I'd suggest looking into using dyna bands and the like to exercise with.

Also have a look at suspension training. There are many youtube videos on the subject and some even show you how you can have your own set of straps for very little money.

 

[Dolly1971]

Not heard of suspension training, I don't have a wii, I will have a good look on Internet thanks guys x

 

[VeggieBev]

Not sure what kind of exercise would be good/bad for the knees but I recently went YouTube and did a search for fitness videos and have tried a few. I particularly liked a couple of the yoga ones I did. Maybe you'll find something there to suit and there's no cost involved (as long as you already have internet and pc/laptop anyway!) x