Stroll Your Way to Health
Gentle Exercises to Get Fit Without the Fuss
PILATES Pilates focuses on controlled movements, improving core strength, alignment, and proper breathing techniques. Though this low-impact routine is easy on your joints, you’ll still work up a sweat and improve your strength, balance, and overall quality of life. Pilates also helps reduce stress, enhance sleep quality, and increase energy levels! CIRCUIT TRAINING If you want a complete cardio session that’s gentle on your joints and quick to get done, consider creating a circuit training routine. Begin by selecting a series of low-impact exercises like glute bridges or toe taps. You will perform each move for the same number of reps, then move on to the next exercise without a break. Try to complete the entire sequence as often as possible within 15–20 minutes. Circuit training offers a full-body workout perfect for all experience levels. So, if you’re looking for a workout that delivers results without the high- impact drama, low-impact exercises are your ticket to fitness success. Embrace these gentle routines and enjoy the journey to a healthier you — minus the action movie stunts!
Ever wish you could get a killer workout without feeling like you’re auditioning for a role in an action movie? Low-impact workouts prove you don’t need to jump, jog, or jostle to get your heart pumping and muscles working. Whether it’s stepping into a fitness routine for the first time or rehabbing an injury to meet your health goals, low-impact exercises are a gentle, safe way to get in shape. Grab your water bottle as we power walk through three low-impact routines! WALKING
Regular walks have many physical and emotional benefits. This exercise is terrific for improving balance, managing weight, and boosting mood, and it’s also free to participate in. Walking is gentle on your body, and you determine your pace. If you want to increase the intensity of your walking workout, walk up a hill or use a treadmill at an incline. If losing weight is high on your fitness goals, strive to walk 30 minutes daily, but remember, every step helps!
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