When you have pain, swelling, and stiffness throughout this time, but you’ll feel better in the long term. You can go on shorter walks or do them less often throughout the week during this period as you ease into it.
Soreness after a workout is normal, but if you think you overdid it and your knees start to hurt and swell, put an ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel on them for 15-20 minutes.