Exercising And Staying Active With Bad Knees

Staying active and exercising regularly can be challenging enough but trying to do that while dealing with bad knees and/or knee pain can be even more challenging. when we deal with issues like knee pain it can be a big de-motivator and distract us from our real life health goals and issues.

Luckily you don’t have to let knee pain sideline you! It is still possible to stay active and exercise regularly if you take the proper steps safely. Keeping you in the game is what it’s all about and having the right knowledge on how to approach knee pain can keep us active for years to come:)

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In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of Meredith’s experiences in working with clients who suffer from knee pain which she feels is very common and constant for many people of all ages.

2). How having knee pan not only affects your knees but also other parts of your lower body like hips etc.

3). Why taking pain relievers for knee pain has benefits but can also cause more problems down the road.

4). Some great examples of workouts and movements you can try if you have issues with your knees that will keep you active and more importantly safe as well.

5). Some post workout advice you can implement to help keep swelling down and/or further injury from occurring.

Senior Fitness with Meredith

Keep an eye out for future Senior Fitness with Meredith podcasts, and don’t forget to check out Motivation with Meredith every Monday!

Senior Fitness with Meredith is a podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits, and motivation for leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Meredith Chen

Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.