Donna- Re: Snow!!!

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Donna,

Josie and Simmel are both right. Both the rowing and a bicycle are

good for the knees. The object is to strengthen the small and large

muscles around your knee without subjecting them to your body weight.

Stay away from leg extensions as they cause too much pressure in the

knees. Be sure not to lock your knees when you do these things,

however do try to extend your leg as much as possible. If you do

these exercises regularly, you will strengthen the muscles and

possibly avoid (or at least postpone) knee surgery. A Pilates workout

would also help you identify the small knee muscles that need

strengthening. You might ask your doctor about all of the

alternatives....that's what I did and I am more than pleased with the

results. I hope this helps you..

Hugs,

Lynn

> Donna:

>

> The rowing machine that will function as a leg press has to have a

sliding

> seat. You seat with your knees bent (as much as possible) and push

your weight

> backwards, as you stretch your legs. You can adjust the tension.

once your

> legs are streched and you are upright, pull with your back (you

will never have

> back aches again), but not too far; and then you pull with your

arms and you

> will get beautiful definition.

>

> The rowing machine usually measures distance in meters. Start out

> concentrating in doing all the movements right and then start

increasing your meters.

> You don't have to go fast. When I was at my top form, it took me

45 minutes to

> do 10 kilometers. That is a long time compared to what the

teenagers in the

> team did!

>

> You may not loose pounds right away because you are going to put on

muscle

> mass all over your body. Increase your protein intake, watch out

for

> cholesterol, and lower all carbohydrates. Make sure you keep your

liquid intake up.

> Good luck, be consistent and exercise 3 or 4 times a week. You'll

feel 10

> years younger in a month! hugs,

>

> Josie

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