Is there kneeling involved? Is it on all fours...or on hands and one knee? Any kneeing upright, (no hands...body weight on knee(s))?
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There is little to no kneeling involved. In both the 30 and 57 minute dvds there is something called 'knee dancing.' It is super hard and only lasts for a minute or two and works the top of your thighs. But it is not in a kneeling position.
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There is a short-two minutes, maybe?-'thigh dancing' segment where you are sitting on your heels and using your thighs to lift you into the moves; knees remain on the floor but it's the thighs that bear the brunt of the stress. Throughout both the thigh and some of the butt segments, you stand on tip toes with your heels touching and your toes separated into a three or so inch 'v' for many of the exercises. This position helps to target the thighs and will stress your knees if they are succeptible to that type of downward strain. However, I have problems with my left knee and if I'm careful, I can do all of the exercises with no problems. There is no direct knee to floor contact unless you need to do push-ups or tricep push-ups on your knees (even these are not direct knee to floor positions, they're 'off-set). I lift weights and do HIIT cardio on a regular basis, and have done MANY different workout programs, but no workout has 'fine-toned' and lifted my body like Physique 57 does. If your knees are such that you can do this workout if you're conscientous about your knee, I strongly recommend it; if your knees are injured or really succeptible to injury, try one of the workouts online for $5 and see if it works for you. (The online option at physique.com is awesome for traveling as well). Hope this helps!
98489
I really don't think you will have any trouble with your knees. The seat adjusts on a slide bar that will allow the seat to move back/forward and up/down.
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you're sitting and using core and thigh muscles; as previously answered, it also helps with posture. Balance may be another issue, unless one's balance is so bad, you'd have trouble sitting and pushing back and forward as required. For the "standing-on-one-leg" balance - doubt it. Great exercise, though.
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Not sitting but if you could kneel it would work. They are wonderful when standing but it would be impossible sitting.
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Yes, this is the kneeling version. As you know, there is a standing version that can be seen in the catalogues. I cannot attest to the stability of that version. I prefer the kneeling one, and use it on my bed. They recommend a floor position, but I can't get back up again if I try to do it low-down. I am VERY comfortable with it's stability on the bed, and actually feel quite safe, as I can't fall off ! Yes, one approaches the stretching position from a kneeling stance, leaning into the gadget, then over the frame, to stretch. It is easy on the knees, especially when used on the bed, which the inversion tables are not. I couldn't use the inversions table because of the strain on my knees. There is no knee strain with this machine. : )
963200
about 3 feet tall....kids over 5 tend to kneel when playing while kids 4 and under tend to stand
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Hi, Richard. The knee and seat height adjust together. The design is a scissors, with the seat on one arm and the kneeling pad on the other. The seat is supported with a pneumatic piston, which is opened (released) with a lever that sticks out the right side (i.e. that you control by reaching down with your right hand).
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You can sit with very little weight on your knees, but you will need good core muscles.If you are short, then the higher you raise the seat the angle of the seat puts more and more pressure on your knees.Less weight on your knees when seat is adjusted to it's lowest setting. But still some weight
2020328
This is a great product and it makes my kneeling and getting back up possible. It is very well built. When kneeling you are 5" off the ground, when sitting you are 15 1/2 " off the ground. The set/kneel area is 26" wide and 6" deep.
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Yes, sort of. I tuck the ends in a bit then slap it against my knee. But it can be done with one hand.
182081
It's comfortable to kneel on, so why not. (but I have no experience working on cars...)
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I hadn't thought about this before, but I went and looked after seeing the question. There is a slight angle to the controls, so a person is able to see controls from above. You do not have to bend or kneel directly in front; just look down. I have had the unit for a few years now, and am really happy with it.
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Hi William - I practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and we drill from feet to floor and grapple on the mat. I haven't had any knee issues when wearing these pads. I love them and will keep buying them when they need to be replaced. I hope this answers your question. Please take note that they are sold individually - so order 2!
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Yes and yes to both questions. It is very comfortable to walk around in. I fasten it kind of tight when moving around indoors and out. In bed at night I loosen it a bit. I would suggest every so many hours take it off and let knee rest. I only wished I had ordered 2. It really helped my knee replacement where my doc had to shave 2 inches of bone off. U will be pleased.
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It's just for one knee. If you need support for both knees, you'll have to buy two.
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No legs move back and forward snd bend at knee. There is little to no side movement.
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yes,you'd be able to walk its just awkward and I've found it slighty strains my knee.I wasnt overly pleased with this purchase.It actually was too soft,I think,and I had to purchase a hard splint.Also,the velcro was becoming loose after just a short time of use!