A new study shows that for each pound of body weight lost, there is a 4-pound reduction in knee joint stress among overweight and obese people with osteoarthritis of the knee. (http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/news/20050629/small-weight-loss-takes-pressure-off-knee)
Sounds great, but..
that also means that for each pound of body weight you carry, there is four pounds of xtra stress on the knees .
Be careful with the exercise you choose. If choosing jumping, running, or high impact exercise, you can eat through your knee cartiliage like it's candy.
posted @ Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:20 PM