Best low impact exercise

MelanieCN77
MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
edited November 13 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been running on my treadmill and really enjoying it but have developed a little tendonitis in one foot. I'd like to rest it a little but need something to replace the cardio and calorie burn that's more low impact. What do you guys like to do in that vein?
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  • mysticlizard
    mysticlizard Posts: 896 Member
    I got on You Tube and watched a lot of videos until I found some I could safely do with my mobility issues.
  • Alisonswim46
    Alisonswim46 Posts: 208 Member
    Swim.
  • NJCJF
    NJCJF Posts: 134 Member
    biking, yoga
  • lodro
    lodro Posts: 982 Member
    biking is not low impact
  • mgalovic01
    mgalovic01 Posts: 388 Member
    Shadow boxing, hitting the heavy bag. It might not be low impact but it might not bother your foot.
  • mgalovic01
    mgalovic01 Posts: 388 Member
    lodro wrote: »
    biking is not low impact

    How so?
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    I don't have a bike (and that probably wouldn't help rest foot tendons anyway right?) and there are no public pools near me although swimming would be ideal. This isn't one of those threads where I have an unsolvable problem and am looking for the ok to slack off, I don't want it to sound like that. I ran a 5k on my sore foot but I'm trying to be smart. I really don't have time in the week to travel to work out so I am for sure looking for something to do at home, maybe some aerobics routines you like, I don't know, something I didn't think of. I'll consider a trip to swim but it can't be my every day.
  • mgalovic01
    mgalovic01 Posts: 388 Member
    Calisthenic circuits like push ups, squats, lunges, crunches, pull ups, etc.
  • indivisible0518
    indivisible0518 Posts: 19 Member
    edited November 2016
    You can YouTube Pilates and that is definitely low impact but a great workout that can easily be done at home
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    lodro wrote: »
    biking is not low impact

    Cycling is low impact, although it can be high intensity.

    For the originator, I would agree the suggestions for cycling or swimming, also rowing.
  • Alisonswim46
    Alisonswim46 Posts: 208 Member
    lodro wrote: »
    biking is not low impact
    Que??

  • DM01234
    DM01234 Posts: 317 Member
    Rowing machine...
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Squat, deadlift, bench, overhead press, barbell row
  • superstargalaxy
    superstargalaxy Posts: 21 Member
    edited November 2016
    Are you able to walk? Do some incline walking on the treadmill. Aim for 6 - 10 calores / minute for 30minutes and don't hold onto the treadmill.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    biking or eliptical, or stairmaster. anything with your foot on a pedal is generally low impact
  • PeakLiving
    PeakLiving Posts: 9 Member
    edited November 2016
    I second Yoga. I use to look down on it as a reputable aspect of fitness. How times have changed. These days it's the foundation of how I move - both in and out of the gymnasium. I recommend "Flow with Adee" on YouTube. She knows here stuff.

    And of course walking.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Just keep in mind tendonitis doesn't go away if the tendon is being agrivated still. Low impact doesn't guarantee to alleviate the problem.

    I've had many years of tendonitis problem do to autoimmune disease. The best way to allow it possibly heal is to rest it completely from exercise as much as possible. Also stretching after using heat to warm the tendon. KT tape is a amazing product to use that will give you temporary relief from tendonitis. Worth it'd weight in gold.
  • NJCJF
    NJCJF Posts: 134 Member
    mgalovic01 wrote: »
    Shadow boxing, hitting the heavy bag. It might not be low impact but it might not bother your foot.

    yeah it is
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Yes I am able to walk, my right foot is just tweaked a little in the inside, the posterior tibial tendon. I actually went out and got some KT tape wrapped it and it helped immensely. I'm going to try just treadmill walking and see how it goes. I need to be more diligent about stretching as I think tight calves contributed.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Trx suspension training is zero impact and great for strength building. You would have to buy the system and take some classes or personal training to learn proper technique. It is infinitely adaptable to your fitness level and there are thousands of possible exercises on you tube. I love it.
  • megan_elizabeth8
    megan_elizabeth8 Posts: 216 Member
    Walking is great low impact as long as it isn't bothering your foot. Pilates is also a great option to do from home - there's so much in YouTube! Personally I love using Blogilates' videos on YouTube when I'm looking for lower impact option. Do you have access to a gym? If so there are lots of resistance training options that wouldn't bother your foot but would still allow you to get a great workout in :smile:
  • calinaty79
    calinaty79 Posts: 2 Member
    Popsugar you can get the app on roku or on any device pretty much. They have low impact options. I like the low impact hiit workout video they have. Popsugar.com and click fitness
  • comptonelizabeth
    comptonelizabeth Posts: 1,701 Member
    Swimming?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,593 Member
    Cycling
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Surprised by someone saying cycling isn't low impact, it was recommended for me after a knee injury and "low impact" is the exact phrase the physio used. I suppose it's maybe counterintuitive because it's such hard work, but it doesn't involve weight bearing or literal impact on the foot.
  • graysmom2005
    graysmom2005 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Biking is extremely low impact. Usually the first thing doctors tell their knee patients to do. Rowing is amazing. Totally low impact while working 9 major muscle groups.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    cycling, swimming, walking...
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    I've got a spin bike and rower. Both are good for "low impact" cardio but, between the 2, IMO the rower gives me a better workout overall.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    graysmom2005 wrote: »
    Biking is extremely low impact. Usually the first thing doctors tell their knee patients to do. Rowing is amazing. Totally low impact while working 9 major muscle groups.

    Perhaps it considered in general, but biking actual isn't easy on everyone's knees. I cant ride a bike regularly without my knees swelling, but running doesn't bother my knees one bit.
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THZKR_RJHHI
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