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improper landing while doing any type of plyometric exercises can be damaging to the knees especially high intensity exercises
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Meredith, you are right in that the workout can be hard on the knees.
As an Independent Beachbody Coach, I have heard people who have had similar concerns.
I recommend ensuring there is extra padding on the floor and support with his shoes, such as plyometric pads on the floor. Also, modify where needed. If your boyfriend shouldn't be jumping or doing certain exercises, then modify them but keep moving.
Insanity is a tough workout, but is possible to make it through. Following the warning/disclaimer on the DVD and have him see a doctor if things get worse.
I hope that helps!
As an Independent Beachbody Coach, I have heard people who have had similar concerns.
I recommend ensuring there is extra padding on the floor and support with his shoes, such as plyometric pads on the floor. Also, modify where needed. If your boyfriend shouldn't be jumping or doing certain exercises, then modify them but keep moving.
Insanity is a tough workout, but is possible to make it through. Following the warning/disclaimer on the DVD and have him see a doctor if things get worse.
I hope that helps!
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The work outs are VERY fast! Which can mean poor form and injury to knee's, back, anything! I think Insanity is a GREAT work out. But if you are not able to go fast with good form, just do it at a pace that works foryou.
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If you have muscle imbalances above or below the knee then the Insanity workout program, or for that matter any workout program, is potentially "bad" for your knees. Ensuring that you have proper length-tension relationships in the muscles of the legs and hips is important to keeping knees from being pulled out of alignment when exercising. I recommend finding a fitness professional who can do a movement assessment to determine if your boyfriend's knees are in proper alignment and who can address any imbalances through corrective exercise.
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We must take precautions with every program and with Insanity being on the proper flooring and wearing the right attire is helpful.
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Attached is a link to an article regarding Insanity on ACE's website.
http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/833/workout-watchdog-does...
http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/833/workout-watchdog-does...
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Any high-intensity exercise that includes pounding on the knees (e.g. jumps, bounds etc.) CAN be bad for the knees if not performed properly (particularly on the deceleration or landing phase). I spend several sessions with an athlete on teaching and reinforcing proper deceleration technique before we progress to jump-landings etc. My progression goes from stationary work (to teach proper technique and skill), to slow-performance, to full performance. A great many of the non-contact knee injuries that occur can be tied to improper deceleration and lack of adequate strength to effectively absorb the ground-forces produced in landing.
I hope this helps.
LaRue, CSCS
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I hope this helps.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
lecfitness@yahoo.com
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It depends on how you define bad. Many other programs are equally as "bad".
What you do with the workout is what counts.
There are ways to avoid getting hurt, you have to be smart, know your body and realize that just because the TV or a Coach is screaming at you to DO IT, you can always protect yourself and know how far to push.
What you do with the workout is what counts.
There are ways to avoid getting hurt, you have to be smart, know your body and realize that just because the TV or a Coach is screaming at you to DO IT, you can always protect yourself and know how far to push.
