5 Low Impact Activities You Can Try Right Now

5 Low Impact Activities You Can Try Right Now By Paige Waehner  Jumping around is great for getting the heart rate up, but it's not always great for the joints. Don't worry - You don't have to jump around to get a great workout. I've got some ideas for what you can do if jumping just isn't your thing. Getting a Good Workout with Low Impact Exercise   Low impact exercise is often used in conjunction with the words gentle, easy or light and is often recommended for people who can't or don't want to do high-intensity exercise. But what if you want to work hard, but don't want all the jumping around?  READ NOW Walking for Weight Loss   Walking for weight loss means this isn't any walk in the park.  You want to work at a brisk pace if you want to make walking work for you. And you can still stop and smell the roses! READ NOW Exercises for Strong Knees   Do your knees hurt?  If so, you may find some activities hard to do.  I've got some simple exercise you can do to strengthen the muscles around the knee, giving you more stability. READ NOW The Pros and Cons of the Elliptical Trainer   If you want something low impact, the elliptical trainer is a great choice.  You'll get some cardio at the same time you build strength and endurance in your lower body. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Could You Have Lupus? Can a DAN Autism Doctor Help? What Does Your Diet Say About You? Quiz: Do You Worry Too Much Test Your Perfectionist Tendencies Are You as Fit as You Think You Are? How Well Do You Know the Stage of Psychosocial Development? Self Test: How Resilient Are You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.