Hikers’ Essential Guide: Don’t End Up in a Wheelchair by 40!

We all know that once your meniscus is damaged, it’s often irreversible. For those of you who love hiking, take note—those mountain pros you admire don’t have invincible knees. They take special care of their knees before and after every hike. Here are six key tips for protecting your knees. Save this post for future reference!

1️⃣ Warm-Up Before Hiking: Make sure to warm up before starting your hike. Throughout the journey, always bring trekking poles. They help reduce knee strain and provide extra balance.

2️⃣ Use Your Glutes on the Ascent: When climbing uphill, focus on engaging your glute muscles to take pressure off your knees. Keep your knees stable, plant your feet firmly, and let your thighs power the movement. This technique can even help you shape a rounder, firmer glute!

3️⃣ Choose the Right Knee Sleeves: Highly recommend the Jlebow EliteFlex Knee Sleeves. They are breathable, provide excellent support, and won’t slip during activity. These sleeves help reduce discomfort during movement and protect your knees from strain.

4️⃣ Strengthen Your Quadriceps: Hit the gym regularly to do squats and strengthen your quadriceps. Strong thigh muscles can help ease the pressure on your knee joints during hikes.

5️⃣ Foam Roll Your Legs: Rolling out your thighs and calves with a foam roller can provide relief and prevent muscle soreness. It can also help avoid bulking up your calves unnecessarily.

Do you have any other knee protection tips? Drop them in the comments! Looking after your knees now will ensure many more enjoyable hikes in the future.