Low Impact Exercise

Save your knees - try low impact exercise. Jogging is great - I was able to lose over 25 pounds in just a couple months with jogging as a part of my fitness plan. And I was lucky enough to have a big indoor fitness center to run in during the cold months. A nice soft floor made running a whole lot easier on my joints. Then Spring came and it was time to run outside - in the park. Very little concrete - mostly a well-worn trail around the park.

Even running outside - on the good earth - had its potential drawbacks. I can’t count the time I landed in the smallest little crevice or divot and felt the unexpected twinge of pain when my ankle went into an unnatural twist.

Many health enthusiasts find low-impact exercise to be a real blessing - and much easier on the ankles and knees! Walking, swimming, rowing, and plenty of calorie burning low impact exercise options are available!

Walking is great fun any time of the year. If you don’t mind spending a little extra time to burn off those extra calories, walking is a great for getting rid of fat. A good brisk walk can help ease your stress and the tensions of the day! Get outside - if you can - and enjoy a nice brisk walk. The benefits are tremendous and you’ll come to enjoy your regular walks.

Swimming is another great low impact exercise. And many people enjoy water aerobics programs offered by the YMCA. Exercise in water means way less stress on your joints. And it can be a quite refreshing workout. Check into a water aerobics class and you can enjoy a whole new way of getting in shape!

So keep active, walk as often and as far as you can. If your knees are still healthy - running is still the most efficient fat burner. You’ll burn lots more calories - in less time. Watch your waistline shrink. Watch your belly fat disappear! You’ll be on the road to getting in shape fast!