Posts by George Johnson30

Look, I’m not about to mess around with my kitchen by using some kind of balloon... seriously, we just don't have that kind of setup here in the States... alright

slyhound5 said:maybe check out that perfume shop next to Lush in Washington, D.C.

What is that supposed to mean, "maybe check it out"? Do they actually have it in stock or not?

I’m honestly curious where I could pick up something like this here in the States...
http://www.officeplayground.com/balls.html

Basically, just looking for some rubber gear... does any store actually stock stuff like this? :P

Kyle Nelson2 said:I’ve got an ACL tear, had a medial meniscus resection, patellar sclerosis, and they found a double bucket-handle tear during surgery.

Here is my two cents:
- Running? Absolutely not.
- Cycling? Yeah, but you need to go pro with it. Warm up properly before you start so you don't wreck your ligaments, and honestly, grab an old stationary bike—they're much better for actual training.
- Skating? You have to be incredibly careful. You really need to learn which movements are safe and which ones are off-limits.
I skate myself, but trying to roll over uneven ground, like grass, is a massive risk in my book.

Find yourself a solid physical therapist (or a trainer, or just buy two beers for someone on a forum) and have them explain the right posture for skating. You want to make sure you're working those quadriceps instead of putting all the strain on your lower legs, which is what most people do when they skate.

- Swimming? I haven't tried it personally, though I know people say it's the gold standard and all that.

Mayo Clinic has a specialist, Peharec, who does kinesiology. He can check your gait dynamics and make custom orthotics. I haven't gone myself, but it seems worth the investment.

If you've got an ACL tear and you're under 25 or 26, you can usually opt for arthroscopic surgery these days, and it turns out okay.

I rode my bike 12 miles pretty much every day for about six months. Later, I bumped it up to 30 miles a day, but life happened and I had to stop.
I used to run for a while too—strictly on dirt trails—and it was fine, even if I wouldn't do it now. Right now, I'm skating, and honestly, I don't feel like the knee has been a huge handicap in my life.

But you seriously have to know your limits—what you can and can't do. For instance, don't go lifting heavy weights or anything extreme, because knee injuries tend to be progressive.

Man, this is exactly the kind of answer I was looking for. So cycling didn't cause any issues for you? I actually checked with a physical therapist recently, and they said the same thing—cycling is good. So, how did you feel after those six months of constant riding? :P

Anyway, I'm going to try to strengthen my quads through cycling so the muscles can stabilize the joint better. Over the winter, I'm planning to hit the gym—lightly, obviously, no ego lifting—just doing some isolated leg exercises. After that, I want to try skiing again since I haven't been on the slopes in years, mostly because of my knee. I know skiing might be the absolute worst sport for knees, but if I warm up properly and get my quads and glutes strong, it should be manageable.🙂

Well, it really depends on how they’re hitting the gym... but if they’re carrying some extra weight, they’ll probably be leaning more toward cardio.
I mean, a 37-inch chest isn't exactly massive... honestly, mine is around 45 inches and I don't even have huge pecs, so they'll likely end up gaining more than they lose.👋

They stretched out my ligaments... and ended up taking out a piece of my cartilage. 😢

I spent about four or five years deep into bodybuilding... but honestly, I’m just done with the gym lifestyle. 🙄
Yeah, I get it—machines are great if you want to isolate a specific muscle group and really dial things in, but the whole gym scene just doesn't do it for me anymore. Lately, I've been getting really into cycling. It feels like it's actually decent for my knees, you know? That constant, steady load seems better. But I guess I should be more specific: do cyclists actually run into knee issues long-term??

I know everyone says swimming is the gold standard, but there is absolutely no way I'm spending thirty minutes or an hour just trudging around some local community pool... it's boring, it's repetitive, and frankly, it's just not my thing. 👎

Long story short, I’m dealing with some knee issues. After going under the knife a few times, I’m trying to figure out which sports will actually help me build up my quads without absolutely wrecking my joints in the process.
How much damage does cycling really do to your joints and knees?