30 Day Shred... My knees!

[Becky61]

Im on day 20 of the 30 Day Shred, but ive had to take 5 days rest. My knees are so sore. Im only 24 & ive never had pain before in any of my joints. I decieded to take a few days rest to give them a break. Yesterday (rest day 5), i took my son swimming, & my knees were killing me sqautting down in the pool! I thought the pain would if gone by now, especially with the water supporting me. I also noticed it this mornibg when i sit/stand up from the toilet. Its painful

I really dont want to stop doing it as i was seeing great results. Did anyone else experience this doing the 30DS? Is it going to do me permenant damage if i continue? Any advice appreciated. Thanks ladies

 

[FirstBean]

I had this with 30DS shred too my knees were really bad. I found it was because I wasn't wearing the correct footwear i was doing it barefoot. I had a rest like you and then started back into it and found my knees were ok but still hurting. I eventually switched to Jillian's body revolution which is great and I think better than shred and doesn't put as much strain on your knees.

 

[dgirllamius]

You could switch out some of the high impact moves for low impact. Like jumping jacks, I find them a pain on my knees so I swap them out for punches instead. Or just ease yourself into the moves, you don't need to push yourself so much that you can cause permanent damage.

 

[BlueWater]

I've had problems with my ankles. If it carries on I would advise to have a chat with a doctor (better safe than sorry I always say). But as you're young it's doubtful there's a major issue.

The issue with me was foot wear.