need leg stretching help

[Catrin]

Catrin I am really enjoying crossfit despite the knee. When the knee flares up I do have to modify. Our class is 30 minutes long. I show up 15 early to use the rollers and stretch. I go twice a week now - the first six weeks I went 3x's a week as I had a savings coupon. Our routines change every 4 weeks plus we do a different routine every class. Everything is resistant bands, kettle bells, small free weights. Loving my new shape. If I were more dedicated to not drinking beer I am sure I could drop another five pounds but am content with the 10 lbs lost and the 5% body fat gone.


I know my knee pretty well, I had all the cartilage removed when I was 19, then a clean out and lateral release to reposition the knee cap when I was 43 and I am now pushing 57. At this point the only complete cure is a knee replacement. Ice, drugs and modifying the squats in cross fit keep it under control most of the time. Working the quad with rollers and gentle stretching is my plan to see if that helps to relax the stiffness

You certainly HAVE had quite the journey with your knee! I will think of you when I start grumbling to myself about my small knee problem

Our group trainer incorporates a lot of Crossfit into our workouts - he modifies as he deems necessary. He is working with me separately on some of the foundations so I can progress in the group training. Some of the group training is humbling, but I try not to compare myself with some of the members who are truly awesome athletes and focus on what "I" am doing. My t-spine and hip flexibility (especially the former) has been an issue, but they are both final responding Now if I could just get my body and brain together - sometimes I do the opposite of what I hear I wouldn't mind checking out a local Crossfit box someday, but I've more than enough on my plate at my current facility.