Would this work as cushioning for knees while doing stretching exercises on the floor? Tried using a pillow, but bothered my knees.
1886191
I don't know exactly what move you are doing, but it would work for some. Why don't you ask the manufacturer?
1886192
Better ask a physical therapist because I do not know how it would help knees being hard and and unbendable. I use it to sit upon and when I do exercises where I put my feet upon it. It is great for standing upon and balancing.
1886193
Probably would work much better than a pillow as it does not easily "give." I use mine for balance exercises and find it very stable when standing on one leg. Hope this helps.
1886194
It would cushion your knees fine but it's purpose is for balance training. If you are moving in different positions, it could make it more difficult. A thick yoga matt might serve you better and be a lot cheaper.
1157622
My recommendation is "yes". You are putting a great amount of pressure on your knee and though the walker is comfortably cushioned, I would definitely buy a supplemental cushioning device.
1840163
The chair is adjustable so would would set it so as there was no pressure on your knees. As with all things, your body and length of time on the chair will have an impact on your experience.
263716
It's not really for yoga but I guess could be used if you want a lot of thickness. It's more for doing floor exercises like push-ups and sit-ups on a hard floor. I wouldn't carry it to yoga, it's big and doesnt fold up like a yoga mat. I love it for my house to do my floor exercises on. High quality mat for this purpose.
372942
I would think not. there is a different material underneath. I would not suggest wearing a knee brace/support other then it's original intention.
390698
I personally don't think it's got enough cushion for a gym mat. It also would probably slide a little if you have it on hard wood or tile.
1249962
Absolutely. I find it more useful compare to yoga mats, which are usually narrower and thinner. The top surface of the mats are slightly corrugated so it is not slippery when you do workouts. It is both firm and cushioning. I built an area about 6'x10'. They can be quickly put away in less than two minutes.
1554917
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!
1471780
No,sorry. I add a cushion on top of the kneeling section. That works OK for me. You will need additional padding but cannot get it inside the existing cushion.
1541952
Have only used it on back but don't know why it wouldn't work on knees. My husband's machine and said it would do pretty much what their equipment would. Pleased with it.
2218028
No. The cushion is very firm and will not compress enough to make this position comfortable.
2048593
I think it might work for that. My problem concerns my lower back and down along my leg, so the cushion pressed on those areas. There is a gap where your coccyx bone is so I would guess that would be OK for you.
1543983
It works very well on my knees. The heat and if you use the flat metal piece shown on the photo relieves pain. I hope this helps
163519
I didn't use these knee pads for that purpose, but the cushion is very thick so I think they would be a good choice to do exercises on your knees.
247463
We had a similar problem. I don't know about a cushioned pillow. My husband put his knee on the last 1/3 of the pad so that his wound (between his knee and ankle) did not touch the pad of the scooter. You could try that or put a folded towel of it to act as a cushion.
1121279
i use it for low back problems. not sure about knee issues. u should ask your doctor if your knees should be elevated.
988099
I haven't found any issues with the knees. I do the work out barefoot on a yoga mat. The alternative exercise option is great and is easy to switch too if any discomfort is felt when doing any of the exercises.