For knees that aren’t “broken”—just holding you back.
This program is designed for active women dealing with the all-too-common mix of patellofemoral pain, mild tendinopathy, or a cranky medial meniscus. You’re not injured. But you do feel restricted—whether it’s during workouts, climbing stairs, or just trying to move like you used to.
Beyond the Niggle is a structured, progressive strength series that builds week by week over 12–16 weeks, giving you back your confidence, control, and pain-free movement.
• One simple workout, refreshed every 4 weeks
• Do it 3x/week (30 mins) or split it into quick 15-minute sessions most days
• No fluff—just real exercises that target what matters for knee function
What you’ll need:
• A yoga mat or firm surface
• A resistance band (mini band or long loop)
• A step or low box (~20cm)
• A wall
• Optional: foam roller, light dumbbells
Whether you’re returning to weightlifting, Pilates, or just want to stop avoiding stairs and squats—this plan is your quiet comeback.
A
Seated knee extension
3 x 10
B
Heel slides
3 x 10
C
Wall Sit
1 x 0:30
D
Bodyweight Step-Up
3 x 10
E
straight leg raise
F
Glute Bridge
3 x 12
A
Quad Stretch
1 x 30
B
Inner thigh stretch
1 x 30
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
D
Quad Foam Roll
2 x 60
A
Quad Stretch
1 x 30
B
Inner thigh stretch
1 x 30
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
D
Quad Foam Roll
2 x 60
A
Seated knee extension
3 x 10
B
Heel slides
3 x 10
C
Wall Sit
1 x 0:30
D
Bodyweight Step-Up
3 x 10
E
straight leg raise
F
Glute Bridge
3 x 12
A
Quad Stretch
1 x 30
B
Inner thigh stretch
1 x 30
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
D
Quad Foam Roll
2 x 60
A
Quad Stretch
1 x 30
B
Inner thigh stretch
1 x 30
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
D
Quad Foam Roll
2 x 60
A
Seated knee extension
3 x 10
B
Heel slides
3 x 10
C
Wall Sit
1 x 0:30
D
Bodyweight Step-Up
3 x 10
E
straight leg raise
F
Glute Bridge
3 x 12
A
Quad Stretch
1 x 30
B
Inner thigh stretch
1 x 30
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
D
Quad Foam Roll
2 x 60
A
Quad Stretch
1 x 30
B
Inner thigh stretch
1 x 30
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
D
Quad Foam Roll
2 x 60
A
Quad Stretch
1 x 30
B
Inner thigh stretch
1 x 30
C
Calf Stretch
1 x 0:30
D
Quad Foam Roll
2 x 60