For people who are new to exercise, overweight, and those who are dealing with pain caused by an injury or a chronic condition like arthritis, doctors may recommended that they start a low-impact workout program.
Low-impact aerobic exercise may be underrated because of the term "low," but it gives a calorie burning workout, which is a perfect compliment to a weight-loss plan.
Low-impact exercises are less stressful on joints compared to high-impact activities such as running and jumping rope.
Low-impact aerobic activities are also recommended if a person is pregnant or has an injury or chronic condition such as osteoporosis that makes high-impact activity risky for their health.
For an exercise to be low impact, one foot must always be in contact with the ground or one's weight must be supported by water or by a machine. Choosing a low-impact workout doesn't mean it has to be easy, but a person can definitely choose an easy option if they want it to be.
One must remember that the amount of calories that will be burned during a particular routine is determined by several factors such as a person's weight, gender,and intensity level.
Here are some examples of low-impact exercises:
1. Kettlebell classes. It burns 600 calories combined with strength training and cardio conditioning by using special spherical weights called kettlebells that you move in a swinging motion and they're one of the highest calorie burners around.
2. Swimming. It slims and tones the whole body, because all muscle groups are being used during this activity and it burns 363 calories per half hour.3. Walking. It is one of the most popular low-impact exercises. It doesn't cost a thing to start a walking program.
Using treadmill is also very popular. It is a piece of gym equipment equipped with functions that allow you to control the speed and duration of your workout. The calories burned depend on a person's weight and the energy they put into their step.
