Need some help

[Brad Ellin]

Okay, as some of you know, I just recently (this past Monday) had knee surgery. Other than day to day walking around the house and at work, I am not to walk (power, exercise type), run, bike, calisthenics, etc. Can anyone recommend safe, knee friendly aerobic exercises? I underwent a big diet change recently also, and have started to lose some weight, but need to lose about 50lbs (22 kilos). It will be about 2 months before I can walk or use my elliptical trainer for exercise/weight loss. Serious suggestions only, none of this "eat less" because I am already doing that. Diet is no problem, finding exercises that will help me lose weight and keep fit, but not contribute to a longer recovery, is aproblem.
Thanks gang!

[Bon]

Try hopping around on one leg while swinging your arms in the air :D

Can you punch the heavy bag?

[Brad Ellin]

If I had access to a heavy bag, I could.

[Adam]

Swimming's excellent for loosing fat and staying in shape plus you can do it with or without your knee.

Dieting's no problem!? Man, I hate you.:p I seem to get fatter whenever I try to diet:confused:

[Fergie Boy]

What about those Tony whats'is'name skiing type thingymibobs. The Gazelle that's what it's called, thanks brain.

[Brad Ellin]

Swimming is a good idea, with 2 small tiny problems:1) No indoor pools unless you belong to an expensive club, it's too cold to swim outdoors 2) I HATE WATER. Except for showering and drinking. I hate rain and snow (frozen water) pools and anything else that requires me to immerse my body for any reason except bathing.
I'm weird like that.
But honestly, I will give your suggestion serious thought, because it is a good, medically sound idea.
Thanks.

[Adam]

You're welcome, my aquaphobic mate.

[KickChick]

Well? How's it going?

I agree ...swimming is especially good because the water support reduces stress on knee joints.

You can focus on upper body-type stretching and strengthening exercises ... bench press etc.....

I've given this web site address to a few who have undergone knee surgery and it has helped them out when they were ready to resume rehab exercises. Check it out!
The Knee Guru (http://www.kneeguru.co.uk/html/step_07_rehab/step_07_exercises.html)

[TkdWarrior]

hey KC u seems to hav lots of info on these things... cool...
-TkdWarrior-

[Brad Ellin]

Thank you KC, I will be checking it out in a few minutes. And that Gazelle thingie sounds good Fergie Boy, only I'm trying not to buy anything else. I have a weight bench with lat attach and an elliptical trainer, and no spare room left.

[Cougar_v203]

no room left? jeez how do you move around then ? :D

[Brad Ellin]

Very carefully.... my back room is an obstacle course that would test any ninja's ability at stealth walking, climbing and balance...