The jury is in: "Bad knees" aren't sidelining your workout; your hips
may be the guilty party. According to a review of 28 years' worth of
research on common exercise injuries, hip strength is the biggest
predictor of knee pain. So grab a resistance band and do these moves
daily, working up to 3 sets of 10 reps on each side.
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Side Swing: Anchor band on left side at floor height
and loop band around right ankle. Balancing on left foot (hold on to
something if needed), raise right leg out to side; lower.
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Front Kick: Turn so band is anchored behind you and
around left ankle, foot flexed. Swing left leg forward about 12 inches,
keeping it straight, and return to start. |
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Seated Rotator: Sit so band is anchored to right and
around left ankle. Cross ankles. Keeping knees together, rotate left
leg outward about 12 inches. Return to start. |