Are you unable to exercise due to joint pains? Or is it difficult to try high impact exercises because of your weight? If you found yourself nodding to these questions, you have to read this post.

Here, we talk about certain low-impact exercises that are effective and promise great results. They also might help treat the condition you are facing right now. Would you like to know what they are? Keep reading.

1. Water Activities:

A great way to stay fit and healthy without compromising is by engaging into a whole lot of water activities. There are several water training activities you may try. Some of them include deep water running, water aerobics, kick boarding, water resistance training, etc. If you already belong to a particular club or community center, you may ask them about the pool and different water related exercises they conduct on a regular basis. Such exercises will help you gain flexibility, burn calories and build muscular strength.

2. Low Impact Cardio:

There are several low impact cardio exercises you could try. Some examples are cycling, rowing, arm bike and elliptical training. This will elevate your heart rate and help you tone up. Adults should work out 150 minutes per week. They can mix both moderate intensity exercises and vigorous physical activity.

3. Pilates And Stretching:

Pilates is a great way to work out! It usually focuses on the lower body and involves important techniques that include breathing. It builds lean muscles and increases body strength. The best part about Pilates is that it comes with a bit of stretching that is great for your body. You can always purchase a Pilates DVD to workout at home. Trainers like Denise Austin and Cassey Ho have great workout videos.

4. Walking:

One of the easiest ways to exercise without hurting your knees or injuring yourself is by walking. It is simple, effective and burns calories as well. You can also try brisk walking. A bit of hard work and effort can take you very far. If you want, you can actually hit the hills. That can be more effective.

5. Strength Training:

Strength training is one of the most popular non weight bearing exercises. It consists of squats, lunges, etc. Strength training works best when combined with cardio. It often gives excellent results. Do try it if you haven’t already. At home, you could simply exercise while lying down or by just sitting on a chair.

• Sit on the edge of a chair with a dumbbell in each hand. Now press them overhead at the same time.
• Lie down and keep your arms overhead. You will have to lift your arms by engaging both the lower back and core.
• Chest press while lying down is also a great option.

6. Zumba:

If you enjoy dancing the most, there couldn’t be a better way to shed the pounds without having to worry about your knees than Zumba. It is fun, exciting, and one of the best workout routines of all time. The best part about Zumba is that you won’t be working out alone. There will be a group of other people around you. Plus, the dance moves are quite similar to cardio exercises. The only difference is that they aren’t of high impact like aerobics.

How did you like this post? What kind of exercises do you like best? Also, tell us if you know of any other low impact exercises which we had not mentioned here. Let us know your thoughts by commenting in the box below. We would love to hear from you.

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