My Knee is a little sore- should I work out tonight?

[MelanieC]

Hi all,

I have been doing the FIRM for a few weeks (3 times a week) and WATP's 3 or 4 mile with weights (4 times a week). Sunday was my rest day, and I did the 4 mile WATP's on Saturday. Yesterday my knee was fine. Today my knee is a little sore. Not the top/front of the knee, but on the inside (where the two legs touch). Its not really painful, just a little sore once in a while when I bend. It doesn't hurt all the time.

I don't know what to do now. Do I rest, or is working out better so that it gets stretched? Tonight would be my FIRM night, I could either do that, or just do WATP's. I don't know why its a little sore since I haven't exercised since Saturday early afternoon. It really doesn't hurt real bad, but I want to do what's best for my knee. I have really started looking forward to exercising though! (Strange, I thought I would NEVER say that)!

Melanie

 

[nativetxn]

Hmmm, well....you could start the "FIRM" and if it is very uncomfortable, switch to WATP. Sounds almost like you have a bruise, doesn't it?

Don't hurt yourself but don't give yourself too easy an excuse not to do your work out either. You are doing so well and I can see it's because you work out so regularly, good job!

 

[tlgoblue]

Yea, what Kath said. Or you could do some other sort of activity that doesn't strain your legs. Some sort of Ab work or strength training. Maybe even a liesurley stroll with a friend or SO. Just keep moving. Maybe do some light stretching of that leg. Maybe it just stiffened up and needs a little TLC. Definately do a nice warm shower and some motrin, or whatever you use for mild pain. You'll feel better in no time and be back on track!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

 

[MelanieC]

Hmm, I would have never thought of a bruise, but it does hurt like that. It doesn't hurt like joints, but then again I don't know what that would feel like! I wonder if I could have banged my knee, its just odd that it's on the inside of my leg. I can be a cluts sometimes though, so who knows.

Melanie