Low-Impact Exercise Options

By Kamryn Mattson


Obviously, high impact exercises yield some great results. They burn a large amount of calories and can whip you into shape fairly quickly. However, not everyone has a body that can really withstand the punishment of running or jogging or other exercises that are heavy in impact. However, you can stay in shape with some exercises that are lower in impact.

Rather than run or jog, slow things down a bit and walk your way to good health. Walking outside is ideal as the terrain varies a great deal which is good cardio. If outside activity isn't for you, opt for a treadmill at your home or at the gym. Using an elliptical cross trainer is another low impact activity that can burn a high amount of calories. Hiking is another excellent option, and you can enjoy some great scenery and get in great shape at the same time.

If you do enjoy the great outdoors, there are certainly other fun exercise options to consider, especially if you live near a large lake, a river or the ocean. Stand-up paddle boards are a great low impact choice, and you also could consider kayaking or even joining a rowing club. All of these activities burn calories without jostling you around.

When it comes to low impact cardio workouts, swimming is an excellent choice. You can work every part of the body without jostling your joints and muscles. See if your local area offers low-cost water aerobics classes as this can be quite fun and a good way to burn calories and get your heart pumping. Just swimming laps is certainly another option and you can compete against yourself to improve lap time and lap amounts. If possible, try to mix up a variety of activities to keep your interest high. You might walk with friends two days per week, swim two other days per week and enjoy a family hike on the weekend.

Sometimes, even with a lower impact exercise, you might suffer from muscular aches and pains. When this occurs, you might consider using a pain relief product such as a physiological hybrid shapes. These shapes feature a unique design that covers and protects the sore muscle, and the arms of the shape reach out and grab strength from outlying muscle groups. This not only reduces pain in the central area but allows you to have more freedom of movement, which makes it easier to continue exercising.

There are many different types of physio hybrid shapes from companies such as Rapid Force for various parts of the body prone to muscle pain. There are shapes for shoulder pain relief, for knee pain relief, as well as for the elbows and the upper back and lower back. All of these shapes adhere directly to the skin using a safe, strong hypoallergenic adhesive.




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