I did pivot to cycling. But once my knee is already shit, even cycling often makes it worse. So I pivoted to swimming. Swimming was fine so far, but just now, my knee started hurting after a few laps, which inspired me to vent my frustration through this meme.
You can go very far with calisthenics, but I found it’s much harder to get into. There’s an additional skill level required to perform the exercises, and the progression is much more visual (for example “cannot do pull-ups -> can do pull-ups”). That can be a bit disheartening while still in the “can’t” period. You have to start with easier variations of moves and change them up as you progress towards the “real” exercises. With weight training the only thing that really drastically changes as you progress is the number on the plates. But calisthenics definitely are the way to go IMO, it’s much better for you, gives you a nicer looking body, more mobility and flexibility and more real world uses. Maybe just add a bit of weight stuff early on just because it’s easier.
Calisthenics can definitely help build muscle, especially if you’re a beginner. And while gyms can be expensive, you can get more than your money’s worth from a planet fitness. It’s 10 bucks a month and 30 bucks once a year. Pretty reasonable if you actually use it.
Lol just throwing this out there, I have a terrible shoulder from swimming. If you feel any weird popping or discomfort REST and see a PT or swimming coach to work on form.
Even just walking at a Brisk pace is better. In fact if you’re not actually sprinting there’s no real Health difference between jogging and walking quickly other than the aforementioned less pressure on the knees
Try cycling. Much easier on the knees.
I did pivot to cycling. But once my knee is already shit, even cycling often makes it worse. So I pivoted to swimming. Swimming was fine so far, but just now, my knee started hurting after a few laps, which inspired me to vent my frustration through this meme.
I kept getting injured swimming so my doctor insisted I need to do gym too, apparently it helps strengthen your body to avoid injuries.
Aw man, gyms are expensive. Hope I can get somewhere with calisthenics.
Fair, if you have space it can be worth investing on a few weights and maybe a mat, can do a lot with very little!
You can go very far with calisthenics, but I found it’s much harder to get into. There’s an additional skill level required to perform the exercises, and the progression is much more visual (for example “cannot do pull-ups -> can do pull-ups”). That can be a bit disheartening while still in the “can’t” period. You have to start with easier variations of moves and change them up as you progress towards the “real” exercises. With weight training the only thing that really drastically changes as you progress is the number on the plates. But calisthenics definitely are the way to go IMO, it’s much better for you, gives you a nicer looking body, more mobility and flexibility and more real world uses. Maybe just add a bit of weight stuff early on just because it’s easier.
Calisthenics can definitely help build muscle, especially if you’re a beginner. And while gyms can be expensive, you can get more than your money’s worth from a planet fitness. It’s 10 bucks a month and 30 bucks once a year. Pretty reasonable if you actually use it.
Yep, I used to always get “random injuries “ until I started lifting. Now, I only get scheduled injuries. Lol
Are you swimming with a waterproof knee brace? That may help your endurance to build back up strength.
Have you seen a fysio? Often early knee problems have more to do with the flexibility of the surrounding muscles.
You could try becoming a Skyrim guard
Lol just throwing this out there, I have a terrible shoulder from swimming. If you feel any weird popping or discomfort REST and see a PT or swimming coach to work on form.
Do swimming, too. It’s even better on the whole body
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Even just walking at a Brisk pace is better. In fact if you’re not actually sprinting there’s no real Health difference between jogging and walking quickly other than the aforementioned less pressure on the knees