Low impact home workouts.

ibitezombies
ibitezombies Posts: 10
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've had to cancel my gym membership because I just can't justify the cost at the moment, so I'm looking for a little advice from some of the more experienced people here.

Basically I'm looking for ideas for some workouts that are fairly low impact (I have a plate and pins in my left leg and ankle, so I can't do anything high impact, which unfortunately rules out running/jogging). I have weights and a bench, but I know enough in that area to work a plan out for myself.

What I really need help with is the cardio side of things. I already try and do one long walk (about 5 or 6 miles) a week but I'd like something to replicate the more intense sort of workout that the gym would have provided that I could do 2 or 3 times a week when I can find the time!

Any ideas guys?

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  • christinekojack
    christinekojack Posts: 96 Member
    I do step aerobics at home,, you decided how hard to push yourself!! Hope this helps xx
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    What kind of cardio workouts were you doing at the gym? I always recommend Tae Bo to people. You can preview the workouts on Collagevideo.com.
  • no_where1976
    no_where1976 Posts: 56 Member
    I suggest buying a bicycle! Love mine and you can find them cheap at garage sales or on craigslist :)
  • ibitezombies
    ibitezombies Posts: 10
    What kind of cardio workouts were you doing at the gym? I always recommend Tae Bo to people. You can preview the workouts on Collagevideo.com.

    I was doing rower, cross trainer, and stationary bike for about 15 mins each.
    I suggest buying a bicycle! Love mine and you can find them cheap at garage sales or on craigslist :)

    Ah, I probably should have mentioned that it's because of a bicycle accident that I have the problem with my leg! I could probably technically ride, but I really don't feel comfortable being on a bike again!

    I might look for a cheap stationary bike though!
  • myopus
    myopus Posts: 321 Member
    Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home videos: http://www.walkathome.com
  • mamamea413
    mamamea413 Posts: 90 Member
    Don't know if you checked out the link to Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home series (from myopus ) that's what I have used for years on and off and am now using again I found it to be the best workout for all different types of people ie age and ability. Hope you got a chance to check it out.
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