Consult an Expert for Exercise Advice

It’s not easy to get motivated to exercise when your knees hurt.

Who wants to head into an aerobics class knowing that one hour later they will be digging in their gym bag for some ibuprofen and searching the freezer for an ice pack?

But at the same time, your knees might be hurting because you need to lose weight. And that requires regular, moderate exercise.

So what do you do?

It’s a matter of choosing the right kind of activity for your body and sticking with it.

Fortunately, you don’t have to make the decision by yourself. Whether you’re working with a personal trainer or a physical therapist, trained health professionals can tell you which activities best fit your body’s needs.

Many people find that non-impact aerobic exercise, such as swimming and cycling, is effective for burning calories and dropping pounds – and that can significantly lessen knee pain.

Alice Warchol is a freelance health writer and fitness instructor.

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