Low impact exercise

OhSnap779

Hello MFP community!

I'm searching for ideas for low impact (sometimes no impact) exercises. I have arthritis and other autoimmune issues which causes pain and inflammation in my joints and tendons. My hands are affected the most (no push-ups for this gal), but many other joints and tendons are affected from time to time. Some days, even gentle walking is too much. Is it possible to get a good calorie burn on days such as that? What are your favorite low impact exercises? TIA

SonyaCele

stationary bike or eliptical

laura935

Yoga or pilates

NorthCascades

Riding a bike (especially a road bike) is very low impact, and it's fun!

caammph

Have you tried swimming?

aub6689

Biking and swimming are definitely good options. If you can walk-do so slowly but at a high incline. This way you are burning more calories and taxing yourself without adding speed.

cb2bslim

Swimming, rowing, kayaking with current, aerobics, walking, walking aerobics, stretches, light weights, and dancing.

FitnessBlender has a low impact no jumping video that I did once because my knees were hurting. There are many exercise videos out there. During a video, if any exercise troubles a certain part of your body and then just keep moving until the next exercise. Wish you the best!

OhSnap779

caammph wrote: »

Have you tried swimming?

I have, and I love it. Unfortunately I don't always have access to a pool.

OhSnap779

Thanks for the ideas and tips. I appreciate it.

caammph

OhSnap779 wrote: »

caammph wrote: »

Have you tried swimming?

I have, and I love it. Unfortunately I don't always have access to a pool.

Yes that can definitely be a challenge, our lane swims book up really fast here.