It is very good cardio but can impact your knees badly.
No. Long distance running does not damage your knees, if you exercise some reasonable restraint. Of course, any physical activity, if overdone, can damage the body part(s) it employs and running does employ the knees. However, damage to the knees can be avoided by stopping when you begin to feel pain.
It is better than running on pavement for your joints and knees.
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Because there is usually more "give" on a treadmill, they are usually easier on your knees than running outside. However, if you are running outside on a very soft surface such as sand, that surface could actually be easier on your knees than running on a treadmill. Typically, though, if you run on pavement or hard dirt surfaces, you knees would be better off if you used a treadmill.
Yes. Running on cement will hurt your knees in the long run and will cause many joint problems later in life. Running on a treadmill allows comfort for your joints and knees to relax.
Cycling is generally considered to be better for the health of your knees compared to running because it is a low-impact exercise that puts less stress on the joints.
I'm not positive but I would have to answer Swimming.It seems to me it would use almost all muscles in the body and its a low impact workout.
To effectively work your quads while dealing with bad knees, focus on low-impact exercises such as leg presses, leg extensions, and stationary cycling. Avoid high-impact activities like running or jumping, and make sure to use proper form and technique to reduce strain on your knees. Consult with a physical therapist for personalized guidance and exercises that are safe for your condition.
you can pour water on your wrists and behind your knees.
Try swimming as an exercise.
Flip-flops are perfectly suitable footwear for people with bad knees, providing they are walking on suitably flat or firm ground. So called fit-flops are designed not for people with bad knees but to tone the buttocks when walking.