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Post by gymvirtual on Sept 25, 2018 13:16:57 GMT
PERFECT LEGS: Workout routine with squat
Some very easy squat exercises that you can do at home. You can do the exercises watching the video 3 or 4 days a week. I hope it is helpful.
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Post by billfish on Sept 25, 2018 13:21:07 GMT
Cycling was an interim part of my rehab of the knee, post-surgeries. They wanted me walking in a pool as soon as possible and the water provided some buoyancy. The MDs and PT both felt it was more natural than the repetitive motion a bike put you through and no one can really attest whether cycling exposes your knee joint and hips to something that is biomechanically correct. If anyone remembers elite marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson, who won the 1984 Olympic Marathon? She had knee surgery and 17 days later won the race following that type of rehab. But, the MDs warn that Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is a pretty common ailment from cycling typically because our IT band and quads are out of synch from sitting, irregular strengthening, etc. So, just a word to the wise in that regard. Keeping the weight off is the best thing you can do to keep your knees healthy; avoiding weighted squatting -- either with heavy weights or lots of useless reps -- is another. As one book on walking noted, for the majority of the people walking is the best thing you can do with regards to aerobic activities involving the legs as it is the most biomechanically correct form of movement for bipeds like us...we were both to walk, run. Agree on the walking.......still listen to The Ventures too !
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Post by mr potatohead on Sept 25, 2018 13:36:22 GMT
Yeah, I agree on the walking also - and a sort of "lunge/duck/walk w/ a twist" that I do. Feels good even though it probably looks really weird. Fortunately, I don't care how it looks. Using no rep as rep ...... well, OK, sometimes I do two or even three, but my squat technique - I've already been over it so many times, not going to bother here. Occasionally, I eat a meal in the squat position, which means I'm all the way down for 15 to 30 min, primitive style. After being in a squat for an extended time, I come up slowly. I also like to pause, going down or up, at about halfway - or +, not necessarily holding still either. Slight side-to-side sway or gentle up and down movements sometimes. Just trying to make it feel good, that's all. I said I wasn't going to bother and then I kinda did a little, didn't I?
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Post by gruntbrain on Sept 25, 2018 14:42:57 GMT
I can only hope my leg strengthening with very heavy partial lifts and intense isometrics will prevent the need for a knee replacement . I've had a bum knee for at least 55 years .
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Post by countryboy on Sept 25, 2018 15:42:42 GMT
Around 9 years ago I was told that I would need knee replacement in 5-10 years. Right now my knees are in better condition than they were 9 years ago, even though after a 4-5 hour day working on a cement floor I am reminded that I'm not a kid any more.
When I received the knee replacement verdict I decided to make some serious changes. I quit doing heavy squatting and replaced them with high rep hindu squats. (75-100) I dropped a bunch of pounds of bodyweight. I paid attention to getting lots of water. I added a shark cartilage supplement to my diet
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Post by gymvirtual on Sept 25, 2018 20:44:35 GMT
Intense routine and leg killer | 20 minutes
Today I bring you an intense exercise routine to tone your legs at home with a duration of 20 minutes. So I hope you are prepared with the full motivation to finish it.
I remind you that on the web www.gymvirtual.com you have training calendars for both beginners and advanced completely free to keep track of the exercises and thus work the different parts of the body.
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Post by stormshadow on Sept 25, 2018 21:57:45 GMT
Around 9 years ago I was told that I would need knee replacement in 5-10 years. Right now my knees are in better condition than they were 9 years ago, even though after a 4-5 hour day working on a cement floor I am reminded that I'm not a kid any more. When I received the knee replacement verdict I decided to make some serious changes. I quit doing heavy squatting and replaced them with high rep hindu squats. (75-100) I dropped a bunch of pounds of bodyweight. I paid attention to getting lots of water. I added a shark cartilage supplement to my diet That is great to hear CB. Also those anti fatigue mats they sell are excellent if you stand on really hard floors like concrete or tile for many hours a day.
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Post by countryboy on Sept 25, 2018 22:21:51 GMT
Around 9 years ago I was told that I would need knee replacement in 5-10 years. Right now my knees are in better condition than they were 9 years ago, even though after a 4-5 hour day working on a cement floor I am reminded that I'm not a kid any more. When I received the knee replacement verdict I decided to make some serious changes. I quit doing heavy squatting and replaced them with high rep hindu squats. (75-100) I dropped a bunch of pounds of bodyweight. I paid attention to getting lots of water. I added a shark cartilage supplement to my diet That is great to hear CB. Also those anti fatigue mats they sell are excellent if you stand on really hard floors like concrete or tile for many hours a day. Yes, those mats are great...I have a barber who wouldn't be cutting hair if he didn't have one. For me however, it isn't practical since my shop is too big. I guess I could cut one of the mats to fit my boots and then run a few wraps of strapping tape around. Maybe Bruce or Gruntbrain could come up with a nice design , and market it as a knee saver special!
On a serious note, its a good feeling to be your own doctor once in awhile and ignore the experts.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Sept 25, 2018 22:42:53 GMT
I added a shark cartilage supplement to my diet shark cartilage??
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Sept 25, 2018 22:45:45 GMT
I remind you that on the web www.gymvirtual.com you have training calendars for both beginners and advanced completely free to keep track of the exercises and thus work the different parts of the body. That's an interesting website, virtual. Unfortunately I can't read it. Who's the babe?
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Post by countryboy on Sept 25, 2018 23:33:00 GMT
I added a shark cartilage supplement to my diet shark cartilage?? YES. There is a lot of debate about consuming cartilage to improve cartilage.
I copied and pasted the following statement. (I use the same brand that is being used by this individual )
I started taking shark cartilage 1 and 1/2 weeks ago and I am troubled... in a good way. This supplement is honestly a miracle for me. It claims it restores cartilage in the long term. I couldn't vouch for this as of now. But one thing I can vouch for is for the first time after running or working out my knee's temperature IS NOT BOILING...(first time in over 2 years!!) Also I have MUCH less pain, ZERO swelling and ...it's been only a week and a half! (they suggest taking it for 3 months)
So anyway, I've tried glucosamine, bovine joint cartilage etc with very little results (most likely placebo type effects) and just wanted to share this amazing occurrence in my life...
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Sept 26, 2018 0:06:38 GMT
hmmm. All those good effects with shark cartilage. Interesting. Why shark? Why not aardvark or giraffe? It looks as though one side effect is that you start writing in red. Fortunately that hasn't yet happened to you.
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Post by countryboy on Sept 26, 2018 1:02:27 GMT
hmmm. All those good effects with shark cartilage. Interesting. Why shark? Why not aardvark or giraffe? It looks as though one side effect is that you start writing in red. Fortunately that hasn't yet happened to you. Sorry Bruce
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Post by countryboy on Sept 26, 2018 1:12:54 GMT
Bruce I read a report a few years ago by a naturopathic doctor who said that gelatin (made from chicken cartilage) was an excellent product for people suffering from cartilage damage. I guess the idea is that cartilage consumption repairs cartilage damage.
As for me, maybe it was a combination of everything I did and are still doing....all I know is that I am not going to have surgery in the near future.
I am sure there will a very lengthy study , posted here soon, proving that cartilage is worthless
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Sept 26, 2018 1:51:25 GMT
It's a placebo!
Seriously, congratulations on curing yourself and avoiding surgery!
Unfortunately I see that you are into the latter stages of shark cartilage regression - green text. Poor guy.
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