Low-Impact Exercise Options

By Kamryn Mattson


While we might love the idea of running marathons and would like to jump rope like Rocky Balboa, the reality is that many people's body simple cannot tolerate that type of high impact. Fortunately, there are plenty of lower impact options that are effective forms of exercise.

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.

There are plenty of outdoor activities that are tons of fun and also are not high impact activities. If you have access to a lake or a harbor of some sort, consider fun activities such as stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. These burn calories but won't hurt your knees, legs or feet in the process.

Exercising in water definitely reduces impact so consider activities such as water aerobics or swimming. Many communities offer daily access to swimming pools throughout the year at a fairly low cost, usually cheaper than a gym membership. Whatever activity you decide to do, it is best to fit exercise into your schedule at least three times each week, although four or five days of activity will certainly yield faster results.

While you might be trying to avoid muscle pain by opting for low impact, sometimes aches and strains do occur and can cause a fair amount of discomfort. When this happens, consider drug-free and safe pain relief products such as a physiological hybrid shape. This product, which is designed using the principles of kinesiology, has a special design that protects the sore area while reaching out and gaining strength from nearby muscles that are not sore or strained.

These physiological hybrid shapes, such as those produced by Rapid Force, come in a variety of shapes. Each shape is designed to reduce pain in a specific area, and you can find shapes for the shoulders, elbows, knees and the upper or lower back. They use a hypoallergenic adhesive that will stay put, is far easier to apply than tapes and provides much more mobility than braces.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment