Hey /fit/ I'm a vet, and no stranger to exercise. In fact,

>>40143681
Swimming is good for people with fucked knees

>>40143681
>no upper body stuff
Well fuck. Considered biking yet? A stationary bike especially shouldn't be too hard on your shoulder while being less taxing for your knees than running as well.

Also, what causes the knee problems, and does the cause prevent lower body strength training?

>>40143691
His shoulder's fucked too. Only backstroke methinks.

>>40143681
Physiotherapist here.

PRESENT TO PHYSIOTHERAPIST, ASK FOR ROUTINE, GET KNEES FIXED. THIS IS EXACTLY OUR JOB.

If you are looking to just lose weight use a stairmaster set that bitch to 15 and do 30 minutes worth

>>40143708
no. honestly you probably shouldn't be swimming because you won't have the correct scapulohumeral rythm to prevent further injury in any stroke. GO TO PHYSIO.

>>40143699
I haven't had my knees checked out yet, so no idea.
My legs aren't in too bad of shape.
My knees give out long before I get tired on a stationary bike. After about 35 minutes of moderate activity on a stationary bike my knees hurt too much to continue.
I got into a gym last year to try and get back in shape. After about 2 weeks of walking on a treadmill and using a stationary bike, I could barely get up to walk around.
>>40143721
Thanks anon, I'll look into this.
>>40143708
Yeah. I know it's pathetic... But my right shoulder hits muscle failure just washing my hair in the shower.
My right shoulder is pretty much useless.

>>40143730
If it's that bad, get diagnosis on knee problem, then refer to >>40143721.

>>40143730
Where do you live OP, in Australia..which city?
If it's Aus I can tell u more about the options for physio etc...from the physio.

>>40143769
I live in a small town, about 90 minutes from Shreveport, Louisiana in the United States.

>>40143780
Ok cool. I don't know as much about the US health system, but I looked it up and as of last year, in Louisiana physical therapists have 'direct access', AKA you can present straight to the physio without doctor referral.

So I would go to a physio, having looked them up online. You're looking for someone who looks in shape, maybe a mention of a background in sports in their blurb. Steer clear of any practices with a lot of talk about 'manual therapy' and 'lasers' etc that is all bullshit.

When you go in there, tell them you're hoping to get in shape and you would like to develop an exercise routine that incorporates resistance training, and works around your shoulder issue together. Tell them also that you would like them to assess your knees, hopefully they will assess and give you some exercises. Expect to be given the exercise routine and stuff to be going on with in about 3 sessions. Don't hang around for the airy fairy massage, laser or dry needling crap (as you might see I am a very red-pilled physio).

These lads in Shreveport look alright. http://www.brewerpt.com/MeetOurTeam#7570611321-adam-brewer-dpt

These women look chill: 'Patients/Clients first, Employees second, Owners third'

http://www.edgephysicaltherapy.com/services.php

>>40143887
Thanks a bunch anon.
I'll start with this and see what I can get going.

>>40143903
No worries. Unlucky about the nerve problem, you're gonna make it.