All articles tagged with #low impact workout
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Eat This Not That
The article presents four gentle, effective bed exercises recommended for people over 60 to help reduce belly overhang and improve core strength, emphasizing their safety and convenience compared to traditional gym workouts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fit and Well
Britany Williams from the fitness app Sweat has developed a low-impact cardio workout using dumbbells that boosts metabolism without stressing the joints. This high-intensity resistance training (HIRT) routine involves six exercises performed for 40 seconds each, with 20 seconds of rest, repeated three to four times. The workout not only elevates heart rate but also builds muscle, enhancing calorie burn even after the session. Adjustable dumbbells are recommended, and current Black Friday deals offer discounts on these fitness tools.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Pilates is a highly effective low-impact workout that combines strength training and stretching, offering benefits such as improved strength, flexibility, mobility, and alignment. It can be done through mat Pilates or reformer Pilates, both of which can be practiced at home or in a studio. Pilates apparel and equipment recommendations are provided, and experts emphasize the importance of consistency in practice, with options for beginners and advanced practitioners.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
This 15-minute low-impact workout, demonstrated by instructor Elise Young, focuses on bodyweight exercises that target multiple muscle groups simultaneously. The routine includes compound exercises like push-up opens, providing a challenging workout without high-impact movements. It is suitable for those with sore knees and ankles, but individuals with tender wrists may find some movements difficult. For even gentler joint-friendly exercises, swimming, cycling, and rowing are recommended, or one can try yoga flows specifically designed for knee pain or wrist-free sequences.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vogue
Reformer Pilates, a low-impact workout beloved by celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Meghan Markle, is gaining popularity due to its quick and visible results. The workout, which utilizes a spring-based resistance system, can now be done at home with the availability of at-home options. Reformer Pilates focuses on core activation, improving posture, preventing injuries, and providing a stable base for the body. It offers a range of benefits, including increased core strength, injury prevention, muscle imbalance correction, improved posture, flexibility, and more. Beginners are advised to learn the moves with professional guidance and focus on slow, controlled movements. Two basic reformer Pilates moves, the Horsekick and the Reformer Bridge, are explained step-by-step.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by InStyle
Jennifer Aniston has joined Pvolve, a home workout brand that focuses on "functional fitness" workouts and equipment. Aniston prefers low-impact workouts that leave her feeling energized and not in pain. She believes that the mental piece of the mind-body connection is often overlooked in the fitness industry. Aniston prefers working out with friends and listening to music, including Lizzo and '90s hip-hop.