AboutTim Vagen Expertise I can answer any questions on strength training, general exercise, sport specific training. I can also answer questions on training with injuries.
Experience I have 25 years of professional training experience and have combined a physical therapy background with training and exercise. I have worked in the NFL and LPGA along with recreational and elite level athletes from around the world. I have over 40,000 training hours and have trained thousands of individuals over the years.hours
Organizations NSCA, American Swim Coaches Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Youth Conditioning Association.
Publications Local Magazines, television, sports radio, web sites
Education/Credentials I have a BS in Exercise science and graduate courses in anatomy, physiology and human movement. I'm certified as a Strength and Conditioning Speciialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Awards and Honors I have competed sucessfully on the international level in the sport of rowing and have coached internationally as well.
Past/Present Clients NFL, MLB, LPGA, US National Figure Skating Champion, US National Swim Champions.
Expert: Tim Vagen Date: 8/5/2008 Subject: knee pain
Question Dear Sir,
I am 36, weigh 220 lbs (when started exercising 2 months ago) and I have 2 children.
3 weeks ago, I started working out with a personal trainer. We did steps, squats, dumbbells, crunches, treadmill, etc - mostly floor exercises.
Altho I have gotten a little stronger and my weighing scale says ive dropped 8 lbs, I have been experiencing pain in my knee area and also on mt legs at the top of my knee and my shins. I know that starting a workout after never have exercised, my body will be sore but I am a little worried about the pain in my knee especialyl my right leg. I take ibuprofen to relieve the pain but I do not want to continue with that long term.
IS this pain normal? Do I need to see a doctor? Have I injured my knee or leg somehow?
My exercise is quite low impact altho it gets my heart racing and I break a sweat.
Pls advise.
Thank you for your time.
Nora
Answer Hi Nora..
I always feel that pain is not normal. It sounds like you are doing a good thing by working out with a trainer, but be sure that they concentrate on your hips.
The knee only does what the hip tells it to and it sounds like you are doing a lot of knee based exercises.
Talk to your trainer and work on the hips. If the trainer says the knee pain is normal, get a new trainer.
