BREAK A SWEAT WITH LOW-IMPACT WORKOUTS!
Protect Joints, Enhance Strength, and Aid Recovery
Low impact doesn’t necessarily mean low intensity. While these workouts are gentle on joints and ligaments, they can still make you break a sweat! Low-impact workouts involve movements that don’t require jumping, running, or any other activity that can be harsh on your skeletal system. That’s why they are perfect for people starting to exercise, recovering from an injury, or looking to give their joints just a bit more TLC. Here are some examples of accessible low- impact workouts to try. Rowing You’ve probably seen rowing machines at the gym and were too intimidated to hop on. Yet, rowing machines offer a total body workout without the stress on your joints! No weights are required, and rowing is a strength and cardio workout that can vary in intensity depending on the equipment settings. Simply strap your feet in, grab the handlebar, and start rowing! Swimming Perhaps the most popular low-impact exercise is swimming. Injured athletes and older gym-goers have long cherished it because the water allows the body to move without pressure on joints and ligaments. The low-impact workout includes cardio, strength,
and flexibility! Similar to rowing, swimming allows plenty of customization for intensity. Pilates If you’re searching for an activity that’s less cardio-focused and more strengthening, then head to your nearest Pilates class! Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise involving a variety of movements that target your core muscles and improve your body’s alignment. Many people comment on their improved balance and posture after regularly practicing Pilates, which can make you feel and look taller! Cycling Former runners are known to be cycling fans because it offers the same rush and cardio as running but without the joint pain. Whether on a stationary bike at home, in a spin class at the gym, or cycling through the neighborhood, you’re bound to get your heart pumping. Be sure your bike is adjusted correctly for your size and that you follow the correct form to avoid strain or injury. The key to each of these workouts is to practice with proper form and technique. Partner with a professional or a personal trainer to ensure you gain the maximum benefit from your low-impact workout.
RESOLUTIONS REIMAGINED The Secret to Successful Resolutions
you don’t have a clear picture of what you want to achieve, which makes developing a plan almost impossible. When you create concrete goals like “save money on food” or “exercise four times a week,” you have a much better understanding of how to do it! Don’t overdo it. Another surefire way to accomplish nothing is by trying to achieve everything. Instead of spreading yourself thin trying to simultaneously lose weight, save money, learn a new language, travel more, and get a promotion, limit your resolutions to just one or two things instead. This way, you can focus more energy on a few clear objectives rather than fail at numerous vague ones. Find accountability partners. You really don’t have to go it alone! Find a friend, family member, coworker, or whoever shares a similar goal with you and work together toward the resolution. Not
only can you both keep each other on track, but your support of each other will likely strengthen the relationship. When you share your goals with others, you’re both more likely to succeed. Create long-term healthy habits. As you work toward your goals, create new habits you can carry on for life. Instead of short-term drastic diets or overworking yourself, make a new habit of eating more greens or improving your work-life balance. Studies show it usually takes roughly six weeks for a recurring practice to become a new habit. Make those changes that benefit you over the long run! The key is remembering it’s not about changing everything at once, but improving your life with new, healthy routines. When you change how you look at your resolutions, you’ll see they’re much less challenging to follow than those from last January.
We’ve reached the season of New Year’s resolutions once again. And we know that many well-intentioned resolutions often don’t make it past February. Before you start setting goals that you know deep down are out of reach, let’s look at a few ways to create realistic and sustainable goals. Make clear goals with complete plans. The main reason most people don’t accomplish their resolutions is because these goals are too vague. With a vague goal like “save money” or “lose weight,”
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