Cardio-Strength Training
When it comes to cardio workouts for people with bad knees, low-impact exercise that are gentle on the joints are the best option. Swimming, Cycling, Walking, Elliptical Machines, Rowing Machines are some of the best cardio in the same workout session. This type of Training is commonly known as Cardio-Strength Training. Cardio Strength training involves performing high intensity exercise that elevate your heart rate, burn calories, and challenge your cardiovascular system, while incorporating strength training that build muscle, improve strength, and boost metabolism. You get the best of both worlds! High Intensity Resistance Training might scare someone with bad knees, but there is hope.
Example of a HIRT Session I might use at Real Women Lift Studio:
Warm up for 5-10 Minutes
Circuit One
Smith Machine Push Ups 15 Reps
Assisted Pull Ups 15 Reps
Planks 30-60 Second
2 Minutes on Recumbent Bike Level 5-10
Rest 30 Seconds Repeat 3 Sets for a total of 4 Sets
Circuit Two
Mini Squat with a Cable Row
Dumbbell Chest Fyles
Dumbbell Shoulder press
Medicine Ball Knee Tacks
2-Minutes of 360 Elliptical Trainer (Which my clients refer to as the BEAST!)
Rest 30 Seconds Repeat 3 Sets for a total of 4 Sets
Cool Down 5-10 Minutes
All the Exercises listed above primary target your upper body with short cardio challenge while working around painful knee. Need help putting a Strength Training Program to strengthen uninvolved parts of the body in a safe manner, while still giving the injury/painful area to rest to heal.
Cindy Treaster
Are you ready to achieve your goals?
For more information contact Cindy Treaster 904-501-5759 Realwomenlift@aol.com or Tracy Robinson, at 757-652-7572 email puravidayogini@gmail.com.
Meet our Trainers at Real Women Lift Personal Fitness Training Studio, which is PRIVATE WOMENS ONLY STUDIO, Cindy Treaster and Tracy Robinson, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, they will guide and motivate you with their knowledge of Strength, Endurance, Flexibility and Nutrition.
Tracy Robinson
