Body and Mind Ladies-only Fitness Centre
When it comes to having a strong lower body, studies show that, due to anatomical and hormonal differences, women are more susceptible to serious knee injuries than men.
Keep your knees strong by:
- Staying lean. Maintaining a healthy weight lightens the load on your knees and reduces your risk for painful joint conditions such as osteoarthritis.
- Wearing well-fitted shoes to the gym. This will allow you to maintain proper leg alignment and balance.
- Giving your knees a break. Although squats, lunges and plyometrics help you shape up, avoid knee pain by mixing them up with lower-impact exercises, such as using the rowing machine or the X Trainer. Swimming and walking are also good options.
- Building up your exercise intensity gradually. This will help avoid putting too much stress on your knees too quickly.
- Never ignore knee pain. If an ache is limiting your workouts and regular activities, have it checked out. Do not continue to exercise through knee pain, as it can overstress the joints and cause further damage.
Balance plyometrics training with low-impact moves to help keep your knees in top shape.
Crosstraining is the key.
