"Exercise positively affects virtually every aspect of the body and brain, and its unique ability to improve physical and mental wellbeing has convinced the general public that staying physically active is one of the best ways to stay healthy and enhance longevity. In fact, maintaining a high level of CV fitness (aerobic and muscular fitness) improves prognosis independently of other therapies, and plausible arguments can be made that exercise/fitness is the most potent medical therapy we have in the battle against CVD."
National Institute of Health.
Maddog said
Aug 21 5:11 PM, 2025
I did this working on my knee pain/weakness.
No gym needed but a weighted vest or backpack is.
I'll kick back into it when the weather cools..
-- Edited by Maddog on Thursday 21st of August 2025 05:11:53 PM
It's probably all the weight lifting that did your knees in.
Maddog said
Aug 22 4:33 PM, 2025
"A systematic review of randomized trials of therapeutic exercise in patients with KOA indicated that exercise can significantly reduce pain, improve physical function and quality of life (Fransen et al., 2015). Furthermore, exercise training may improve cardiorespiratory function, increase muscle strength, stabilize posture, and ameliorate psychological health (Garber et al., 2011). Thus, exercise training is an effective complementary therapy and plays an important role in the treatment for patients with KOA."
KOA = knee osteoarthritis..
From the national institute of health..
Anonymous said
Aug 23 10:37 AM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
"A systematic review of randomized trials of therapeutic exercise in patients with KOA indicated that exercise can significantly reduce pain, improve physical function and quality of life (Fransen et al., 2015). Furthermore, exercise training may improve cardiorespiratory function, increase muscle strength, stabilize posture, and ameliorate psychological health (Garber et al., 2011). Thus, exercise training is an effective complementary therapy and plays an important role in the treatment for patients with KOA."
KOA = knee osteoarthritis..
From the national institute of health..
Yeah maybe, but regularly lifting shit heavy stuff can do your knees in
Maddog said
Aug 24 12:48 AM, 2025
"When you lift heavier weights, you build more muscle. Those muscles don’t just look good in the mirror—they work like armor around your joints. Strong muscles help absorb impact and reduce stress on your bones and cartilage. It’s like upgrading your car’s suspension system.
Also, lifting heavy helps keep your bones strong. The stress of lifting tells your body to build denser bones, which is super important as you age. We all lose bone density over time, but strength training slows that down.
And there’s another bonus: lifting heavier loads can help your ligaments and tendons become tougher too. They adapt to the stress by growing stronger, which means your joints are held together better. It’s like tightening the bolts on a wobbly shelf."
I didn't think this needed to be said, but I guess I was wrong. If you do shit incorrectly you can hurt yourself.
Anonymous said
Aug 24 7:22 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Improperly lifting anything can damage your body.
The evidence is overwhelming that strength training done correctly is good for your knees..
He was actually taught by a pro but no doubt you’ll question his expertise.
Maddog said
Aug 25 4:48 PM, 2025
"Thankfully, there are ways to lift without putting your knees at risk. Below, you’ll discover some simple knee injury prevention tips for lifters, along with advice for managing any knee pain you do develop."
-- Edited by Maddog on Monday 25th of August 2025 04:49:45 PM
Maddog said
Aug 25 5:14 PM, 2025
How embarrassing. And I'm still not convinced that's even 135 pounds..
Anonymous said
Aug 25 5:19 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
I guess all pros aren't created equal.
-- Edited by Maddog on Monday 25th of August 2025 04:49:45 PM
Nor are those who have to rely on Google searches instead of being an actual experienced pro.
Maddog said
Aug 26 1:09 AM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
"Thankfully, there are ways to lift without putting your knees at risk. Below, you’ll discover some simple knee injury prevention tips for lifters, along with advice for managing any knee pain you do develop."
National Institute of Health.
I did this working on my knee pain/weakness.
No gym needed but a weighted vest or backpack is.
I'll kick back into it when the weather cools..
-- Edited by Maddog on Thursday 21st of August 2025 05:11:53 PM
A shorter explanation.
It's probably all the weight lifting that did your knees in.
KOA = knee osteoarthritis..
From the national institute of health..
Yeah maybe, but regularly lifting shit heavy stuff can do your knees in
Also, lifting heavy helps keep your bones strong. The stress of lifting tells your body to build denser bones, which is super important as you age. We all lose bone density over time, but strength training slows that down.
And there’s another bonus: lifting heavier loads can help your ligaments and tendons become tougher too. They adapt to the stress by growing stronger, which means your joints are held together better. It’s like tightening the bolts on a wobbly shelf."
Its not even debatable in 2025.
Lift
Heavy
Shit
Suggesting that lifting is bad for knees is like saying eggs are bad for your heart.
It's dated and disproven..
I've posted clips from Huberman before. Here he is on my favorite liberals show last night.
-- Edited by Maddog on Sunday 24th of August 2025 01:20:52 AM
Lifting heavy shit can damage your knees, sure as eggs is eggs.
Lifting heavy weights regularly damaged my ex's knees, has to use a walking stick now.
The evidence is overwhelming that strength training done correctly is good for your knees..
I didn't think this needed to be said, but I guess I was wrong. If you do shit incorrectly you can hurt yourself.
He was actually taught by a pro
but no doubt you’ll question his expertise.
"Thankfully, there are ways to lift without putting your knees at risk. Below, you’ll discover some simple knee injury prevention tips for lifters, along with advice for managing any knee pain you do develop."
noyeskneeinstitute.com/protect-knees-weight-lifter/
I guess all pros aren't created equal.
Also, we know better now..
-- Edited by Maddog on Monday 25th of August 2025 04:49:45 PM
How embarrassing. And I'm still not convinced that's even 135 pounds..
Nor are those who have to rely on Google searches instead of being an actual experienced pro.
Maybe some "pros" are just the result of an overactive imagination? 😉
No gym required.
And you can probably do it in less than 15 minutes..
No thanks.