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wilma12345
wilma12345

My knee is bothering me again I had knee replacement Aug 2017. Should I be doing exercises every day ?

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 wilma12345

    Posted

    At least 3 times a week
    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Yup.  And if you're doing only the leg work, it's EVERY OTHER DAY!!!  You never weight-train the same muscle group two days in a row.  During exercise, the muscle is broken down and needs the off day to rebuild itself stronger.  You can walk every day and warm-up with the bike.  But weight (or machine) training is done on alternating days (ex: lower body on days 1, 3, 5; upper body on days 2, 4 and 6).  That's a full week's schedule if you are REALLY into that much exercise. 

  • deb06566
    deb06566 wilma12345

    Posted

    I work out every day. Walking, bicycle and treadmill. But go slow at first and then work up more. It will only help you in the future. 
  • Pibpaula
    Pibpaula wilma12345

    Posted

    I’m still doing mine twice a day  when I can but definitely once (had my op in sept) still getting improvement so plan to carry on  
  • peggy_56092
    peggy_56092 wilma12345

    Posted

    I had knee replaced April 2017 and still do exercises to prevent stiffness and to increase knee bend, especially during cold weather.     
  • victoria21411
    victoria21411 wilma12345

    Posted

    Yes most definitely. I work out minimum of 4 times per week. You need to strengthen quads, glutes and core. Walking helps but it’s not. I was advised the operation is the easy bit. The rehab exercises need hard work! 
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