When you have achy, sore knees, working out is probably the last thing you want to do. But generally speaking, exercising bad knees can actually help them feel better.
There are some members in our AinyFit Fitness PILATES classes who have various issues with their knees. Some of the exercises shown here might help you; some of which we already incorporate into our Fitness PILATES classes each week and which I hope will benefit you in the long run!
The best exercises for knee pain have two important things in common: They strengthen the muscles that surround your knee, and put little-to-no impact on the joint.
Focusing on moves that bolster the surrounding muscles — specifically, the quads — will make sure your knee gets the support it needs and that it doesn't take on too much strain itself when you exercise or go about your daily movements.
Other than the quads, the hamstrings, glutes and other small muscles in the hips and upper leg all play a role in keeping your knees happy.
