Swollen Knees

Question
Hi John, I am 45 years old, 230 lbs and 5'8". I have started working out 3 to 4 days weekly. I walk treadmill, Zumba, Boot Camp Class and Yoga. However, when I workout with Zumba or Boot Camp, my knees swell up, especially the right knee. I do not have any surgeries or never hurt my knees. They seem to lock up and pop real loud often. What do you recommend? Thank you, Nora

Answer
Hi Nora
I recommend you stop the zumba and start with some up right stationary bike workouts with med tension increasing it as you get stronger with med to higher rpm rev.This is a fantastic workout for the knee's guads heart and corrects tracking and alignment.I would do it as often as you can.You can also add 500mg vit c with your 3 meals a day to enhance recovery of tendons ligaments collagen.The extra weight you have is putting a very large strain on your knee's and the rest of the muscular skeleton system.Just really focus on that hard.Any questions just get in touch.


All the best

John