{"id":43379,"date":"2019-03-12T04:00:15","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T03:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/knee-pain-functional-exercises\/"},"modified":"2019-03-12T04:00:15","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T03:00:15","slug":"knee-pain-functional-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/evolve\/knee-pain-functional-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Knee pain? Here\u2019s how to tackle it with 3 functional exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Don\u2019t let tender joints get in the way of a great workout. <\/strong>It\u2019s easy to eschew any physical activity when you have knee pain, especially when certain exercises can potentially aggravate the area. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wouldn\u2019t recommend you to push through any pain in order to exercise<\/strong> – you should always listen to what your body\u2019s telling you – but there\u2019s usually no reason to cut it out completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re dealing with a cartilage or ligament tear or osteoarthritic knees, the idea that aching joints equals no exercise is a total myth. <\/strong>Keep knee pain to a minimum with these knee-strengthening functional moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 FUNCTIONAL EXERCISES FOR KNEE PAIN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Glute bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sitting down all day can switch muscles off. Glute bridges<\/a> are a great way to activate them again<\/strong> – and they\u2019re also a brilliant exercise to reduce knee pain, thanks to the lower impact nature on your joints. Grab a mat and do three sets of 10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Lie on your back with your\nfeet flat on the floor, knees bent and pointing to the ceiling. Pop a towel or\nsmall pillow under your head for extra support and comfort.<\/li>
  2. With your hips, knees and feet\nin a straight line and your arms relaxed by your side, activate your glute\n(butt) muscles and slowly raise your hips towards the ceiling.<\/li>
  3. Lift your hips as high as you\ncan without forcing – you shouldn\u2019t feel any back pain.<\/li>
  4. Pause before lowering your\nhips back to the starting position with control. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. Squat on a bosu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Squats are often the first move abandoned when knees begin to twinge. But practicing the move with proper form can build strength, stability and mobility in your joints.<\/strong> Try, for example, slow, controlled squats on a bosu. Here\u2019s how to perform them correctly and safely: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Carefully step on the bosu and place your fee hip-width apart.<\/li>
    2. Find balance and focus on a point somewhere in front of you on the height of your eyesight.<\/li>
    3. Keep your body tight with your arms straight out in front of you.<\/li>
    4. Focus on the point in front of you, breathe in and slowly bend at your hips as you push your butt back. Your knees should bend just after your hips go back. <\/li>
    5. With your chest and shoulders raised, squat down.<\/li>
    6. Once you reach the squat position, drive through your heels and breathe out, pushing through your knees and glutes to make your way back to the starting position.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      3. Sideways hip abduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      As well as boosting the strength and mobility in our often-forgotten leg muscles<\/strong> (not to mention sculpting the butt), hip abduction exercises can help prevent and even treat knee pain. Thanks to its functional, no-equipment nature, you can perform this exercise anywhere. This is how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Lie on your right side and\nbent your right (bottom) knee to provide balance. Prop a towel or cushion under\nyou head for support.<\/li>
      2. Straighten your left (upper)\nknee by activating the muscles in the top of your thigh. <\/li>
      3. Flex your left foot, with your\ntoes facing forward and slowly raise your leg towards the ceiling. Don\u2019t lift\nit higher than the line of your body.<\/li>
      4. Pause before lowering your\nleft leg back down with control. <\/li>
      5. Do 10 reps before switching\nsides and repeating the set.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        If you\u2019re struggling with enhancing your strength and endurance due to knee pain, our expert personal trainers<\/a> can work with you to create a customized fitness program to help prevent and manage injuries. Read more about our focused training approach<\/a> and sign up for a free trial<\/a> to see how we can help you develop your fitness naturally and without pain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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