Is this workout tough on knees?
1238924
It has a lot of squats, but not a lot of lunges. Lunges are worse on the knees in my opinion.
1238925
Hi Lynne, Honestly...it can be at times. Since your doing the same workout everyday, your knees do feel a little raw after the first week and towards the end of the program. I recently stated Power 90 and found that to be a lot better on my knees. Hope this helps.
1238926
Some of the lunges are hard on the knees, depending on what type of knee problems you have and the areas the pressure is painful. I have athletic arthritis in both knees and go a bit easy on the lunges section. Squats don't seem to bother me, as long as I'm doing them the correct way. Hope this helps.
1238927
The first two aren't bad on the knees and you are given modifications tat you can do. Haven't made it to the more intense sections yet.
1238928
Not in the work out but she does this stretch on her knees that I don't do. I just do another stretch that does the same thing. She tells you to do things at your level in the DVD. I haven't moved up to 3rd level work out yet. I love all the others.
1238929
I do Zumba and that is hard on my knees with the mats they use but this workout hasn't given me any problems at all. Sore muscles but I like that!
1238930
Hi Lynne, parts of the workout are tough o knees, but there are alternative moves that I do instead. The lunges are hard on the knees.
2282317
Its not the most comforable one ive tried... Not sure there is a really comfy one. They are all hard on your knee.
628179
No. It is good for a short while. I used it for a few weeks and started having terrible knee pain. I haven't used it much since. :(
2135470
Not for a beginner if you do not go at your own pace. It is hard on your knees but using a larger workout pad helps. I am 60 years old, was not very active for two years with my shoulder (operated on twice in 2012), so I was way out of shape at the start of T25. I just went at my own pace at first and did not try to keep up with the people in the workouts. I am kicking butt now, for me. My shoulder is coming around. The main thing is to know your own body and not over do it. I love being done in 25 minutes!
1024099
My husband put mine together but he said it wasn't hard to do. I really enjoy mine and I think it would be a great machine for you. I switched to this from running because of knee and heel problems and needed something lower impact. It works great and just from 20minutes 3-4 days a week, I've lost 35lbs
2055175
I did not try Insanity. I do have bad knees and I have to modify some of the jumping, but I don't find it to be too much stress.
1543599
Hi Nikki. I think this option for your boyfriend would be great. I know there are people in my class that have bad knees, and they are able to slide easily on this board. It takes just a little getting used to and then you really get the hang of it. If his knees bother him, he can just slide to his comfort level and not push it (meaning go faster). I think the motion of bending and pushing off will actually help strengthen the muscles in and around his knees, and make them stronger. I hope that helps.
293876
Not that much jumping . there is also a low impact option person to watch. fair amount of jumping jacks in the hiit workouts. you might youtube a few of the workouts to get a better feel. my knees are a.little bit rough but.it doesn't seem that bad.
1455079
I weigh 212 and have bad knees but I am able to push up and use my legs. It is very sturdy. I wish I had this years ago. Good luck !
2186102
My mother has knee problems. I would not recommend this for you because it only has two steps, i believe the second step would be too high for you. Pick something with 3 or 4 small steps instead of 2 big steps. If you are like my mom the 2nd step is too high a step, you will have to bend your knee too much.
1822195
Perhaps a bit for pulldowns, but you can adjust by kneeling or squatting in front facing the machine when doing pulldowns. You should be OK for the other exercises.
1877207
I don't experience this at all, no. I would say the same thing that Goatsbeard said - make sure that enough weight is distributed to the knees.
2144036
I havent gone whole hog with this thing, but have done around the "edges". It's not as painful as the back of the knees, knees, and back of the calves. For me those are the worst spots.
69303
I love this workout. It will help with both losing weight and gaining muscle. It is quite difficult though just because you will be getting up and down on the ground. It's hard on the knees and joints. I would wait to do this after you lose a significant amount of weight to firm up. Walking and a paleo or ketogenic lifestyle is the best thing you can do to lose the weight. Best of luck!
270354
Definately! Everything about this workout is for making you stronger, physically and mentally. I did P90 in the past and I think this is tougher since it is all body strength and no weights.
988106
Can be depending on how in shape your knees are. I do some of the exercises in Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis and my knees have held up well.
771914
Yes, but you have to put it on a table with a piece of carpet non-skid (like you put under throw rugs so they stay put) in order to keep traction on the feet. It's not a great muscle workout but it does help keep your shoulders, elbows & wrists limber.