Gym and fitness (33 Viewers)

Martin

Senior Member
Dec 31, 2000
56,913
You must likely have water on the knee. I have it too. :excited: Having trouble with my knee for 10 years, ever since I had a fracture on it. Going downstairs feels like my knee is gonna shred to splinters.

Go to a doc though, but you'll probably be told to strengthen your quadriceps to relief the knee a little bit and possibly get some shoe implants for running, which will absorb some of stress you put on the knee while running. THat's what the doc told me and I'm much better nowadays.
You do any running?
 

Buy on AliExpress.com

JCK

Biased
JCK
May 11, 2004
124,318
It's sort of in the center, "inside". Or maybe just below the knee cap is a better description.

I start running, I go a few hundred meters, then I start to feel it. It's pretty clear that it has to do with putting weight on the knee, because I feel it every time I land on my right leg. I feel the pain exactly at that impact.

It happens sometimes on rare occasions during walking, but then it doesn't have that kind of timing, it just sticks around for a while (minutes) and then disappears.



Yes, if I run downstairs, ie. the same kind of motion where I land on the knee, I feel it too.
Well, it is nothing serious, just overloaded and it is really simple to get back in shape. Rest is good, but you also need to rebuild your musculature around the knee to be able to run again. Squats are good and so are lunges but the most important is stretching. Stay away from running for a while, two to three weeks and avoid stairs. Do squats and lunges but with very light weight, you can do long walks if you want.

When you're back on the track, you should warm up, do your run and then warm down. Follow that with an extensive session of stretching and you're all good.

I am assuming you increased your running quite fast, no?
 

V

Senior Member
Jun 8, 2005
20,110
  • V

    V

You do any running?
Rarely nowadays, but when I did(football anyway) it was like a lottery, sometimes it was ok, sometimes the knee simpy couldn't handle the stress. I didn't feel much pain though, it was mainly the sensation of a "weak" knee. It's hard to run while your knee is making clicking sounds and feels like it's gonna detach itself. :p

But since I strengthened my quads, I saw a lot of improvement.
 

Martin

Senior Member
Dec 31, 2000
56,913
Well, it is nothing serious, just overloaded and it is really simple to get back in shape. Rest is good, but you also need to rebuild your musculature around the knee to be able to run again. Squats are good and so are lunges but the most important is stretching. Stay away from running for a while, two to three weeks and avoid stairs. Do squats and lunges but with very light weight, you can do long walks if you want.

When you're back on the track, you should warm up, do your run and then warm down. Follow that with an extensive session of stretching and you're all good.

I am assuming you increased your running quite fast, no?
To tell you the truth I stopped sometime in November when this problem came up. I guess I hoped it would go away by itself but in December it was still there. It's only just this week that I've started doing this and I haven't done anything physical in the meantime. So safe to say I have all the rest that could possibly help.
 

V

Senior Member
Jun 8, 2005
20,110
  • V

    V

To tell you the truth I stopped sometime in November when this problem came up. I guess I hoped it would go away by itself but in December it was still there. It's only just this week that I've started doing this and I haven't done anything physical in the meantime. So safe to say I have all the rest that could possibly help.
1. Pain that comes and goes while walking/running
2. Pain/discomfort while going downstairs
3. Pain while putting weight on the knee; jumping and landing on it or leaning with your weight on it

Those are all signs of water on the knee. Go to a doctor. The causes for it are various, from a fracture to a bacterial infection. But it's a thing that can follow you all your life, more and more while you get older. Trust me, it's important to take measure as soon as possible.
 

JCK

Biased
JCK
May 11, 2004
124,318
To tell you the truth I stopped sometime in November when this problem came up. I guess I hoped it would go away by itself but in December it was still there. It's only just this week that I've started doing this and I haven't done anything physical in the meantime. So safe to say I have all the rest that could possibly help.
You should see a doctor actually, only then you will know exactly what has to be done.
 

Oggy

and the Cockroaches
Dec 27, 2005
7,463
I'm really having problems to start training again. First I've got job so I needed time to figure everything out, but than I've got flu and after that I stomach flu, I've lost like 4kg's in less than than a month. Stomach flu really killed me, last couple of days were like a hell to me, I also managed to miss my last three jiu-jitsu training, which never happened before.

I need to step up, and start working hard again. I'm thinking about bulking up wit GVT (German Volume Training) for a start and than see what next, I hope I'm gonna make it.
 

Byrone

Peen Meister
Dec 19, 2005
30,778
I'm really having problems to start training again. First I've got job so I needed time to figure everything out, but than I've got flu and after that I stomach flu, I've lost like 4kg's in less than than a month. Stomach flu really killed me, last couple of days were like a hell to me, I also managed to miss my last three jiu-jitsu training, which never happened before.

I need to step up, and start working hard again. I'm thinking about bulking up wit GVT (German Volume Training) for a start and than see what next, I hope I'm gonna make it.
You must have been in bed sweating away your bulk. Congrats on getting the job btw. I guess you'll just have to work around your schedule & see how it goes. You should consider doing your workouts in the morning & that should force you to sleep earlier so your muscles can recuperate faster.
 

Oggy

and the Cockroaches
Dec 27, 2005
7,463
You must have been in bed sweating away your bulk. Congrats on getting the job btw. I guess you'll just have to work around your schedule & see how it goes. You should consider doing your workouts in the morning & that should force you to sleep earlier so your muscles can recuperate faster.
Thanks, although it's on temporary basis, but I had an interview and with bit of luck I could stay permanently

I'm wondering how I could train in the morning, when I need to wake up at 7 AM to go to work, to me that sounds impossible? I will probably work out after work, around 6 PM and only on Mo, We and Fri because on other days I have jiu-jitsu trainings and those are intense enough.

try some mass gainer for the time being to get some weight back on as well. Hope you feel well now Oggy.
Thanks mate, now I'm ok, I started to eat normally again and everything should be fine. I was thinking about some of those products, maybe to use it just as an addition to my meals. I found one that seems good with not so much simple sugars in it, and not too much calories (around 400)
 

Byrone

Peen Meister
Dec 19, 2005
30,778
Thanks, although it's on temporary basis, but I had an interview and with bit of luck I could stay permanently

I'm wondering how I could train in the morning, when I need to wake up at 7 AM to go to work, to me that sounds impossible? I will probably work out after work, around 6 PM and only on Mo, We and Fri because on other days I have jiu-jitsu trainings and those are intense enough.
Either, make sure you get there early & don't be in a rush to be the first to get home. Employers always notice those lot that like to do the least & gain the most. That said i'm sure you'll do a great job & you'll get the job on a permanent basis.

Well, it's all about priorities & you need sleep, not only to be productive at work but for optimal strength during workouts. I try to sleep at 9 earliest or 10pm latest & i get up at 4/5am every morning. I get my workouts done, i get my breakfast & clothes sorted out. It's actually nice not having to rush to get things done.
 

Oggy

and the Cockroaches
Dec 27, 2005
7,463
Either, make sure you get there early & don't be in a rush to be the first to get home. Employers always notice those lot that like to do the least & gain the most. That said i'm sure you'll do a great job & you'll get the job on a permanent basis.

Well, it's all about priorities & you need sleep, not only to be productive at work but for optimal strength during workouts. I try to sleep at 9 earliest or 10pm latest & i get up at 4/5am every morning. I get my workouts done, i get my breakfast & clothes sorted out. It's actually nice not having to rush to get things done.
I'm a really hard working person and I don't mind to work overtime when I need to. Also my working hours are from 8am to 4pm so weather I have work to do or not I must be at my place during that time, but also I stay even longer when I can help. And what can say is that people do notice that and they appreciate it.

Now about working out :) For me it's to early to get up at 4-5 am, especially that I workout at home and still living with my parents, my dad would kill me :D Also since I have a diabetes I have a routine that I try to follow, you know like insulin time and meals. So like I've said I will try to workout after my work, actually I will try to rest a little bit and than workout. Also I will be looking to go to sleep as early as I can, and that's about it, I will see how it goes and adjust some things.

Anyway thank you very much for the advices, I really appreciate it :tup:
 

Yamen

Senior Member
Apr 20, 2007
11,809
:lol: true that V but when its time, I just feel heavy and lose the motivation and takes long to warm up cuz its evening time already! If I finish early and hit the bars while the sun is up then I can feel the pump from the first warm up set!
 

V

Senior Member
Jun 8, 2005
20,110
  • V

    V

Yeah, if you're stuck late at work that sucks. Gladly I work in my own firm so that rarely happens. :p
 

Bozi

The Bozman
Administrator
Oct 18, 2005
22,740
Workouts after work are the best. You have something to look forward to, come closing time. :p
cycling home from work is a great stress killer. then walk the dog and then work out 2-3 nights a week throwing in some running now too,gonna get myself into my best shape ever come summer
 

Oggy

and the Cockroaches
Dec 27, 2005
7,463
I've just finished my workout, I did this:

Day 1: Chest And Back

* Barbell Bench Press: 10 sets of 10 reps. 90 seconds rest.
* Bent Over Barbell Row: 10 sets of 10 reps. 90 seconds rest.
* Cable Crossovers: 3 sets of 10 reps. 60 seconds rest.
* Close Grip Pulldowns: 3 sets of 10 reps. 60 seconds rest.

It's damn exhausting but it feels great!!!
 

Users Who Are Viewing This Thread (Users: 1, Guests: 30)