I've been blessed with a lot of wonderful things in my life. My knees are not one of them. I've had knee problems since I was in 2nd or 3rd grade. It never stopped me, but it sure has slowed me down. I was the high school soccer player who constantly wore a knee brace. The same goes for the intramural league I played in college. Back in 2000 it all caught up to me and I had knee surgery. The knee felt good for a long time. And, when it didn't feel good, I modified what I was doing until it felt good again. That's where I find myself lately.
I really enjoy my step class at the gym. That's actually the first group class I took there. I really like the instructor and have made some good friends in that class. My knee however, it's not as happy in that class. The constant impact of the step has finally taken its toll. I'm having shooting pains every time I step on the step. So, I'm afraid it's time to stop stepping.
Luckily, there are lots of other things I can do that don't bother my knee at all... spinning, rowing, elliptical, walking the track. So, for the time being I'm going to become a permanent fixture in a lot more spinning classes. Just like when I was a kid, this stupid knee might slow me down, but for now it's not stopping me!
Aww Aimee, I am sorry. You are smart enough to realize to step back before you hurt yourself anymore. And lucky enough to have a gym with all those options. I have a bad knee to yet I always push myself through the treadmill, I secretly wish I could be a runner. And oh how I dream of being able to master the elliptical. :) keep up the awesome work!
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