Low Impact/High Calorie Burns

jebanta

Hello - I've been on mfp for a while but have not posted much. I'm in need of some Low Impact/High Calorie workouts. My rec center gym has been taken over by people with New Year's resolutions, and they haven't seemed to drop out yet I was doing well on the elliptical for 35-45 minutes + 15-20 minutes on the weight machines. Yes, not hard core, but it was a routine that I could fit in 4x a week that was working for me. I had to stop running and stop the stair master because of my knees. I'm still doing PT, but I don't think running will ever be back in the cards. The problem is the elliptical and cross training machines and rowing machine are always taken. So all that's left is stationary bikes. And the weight machines are also being hogged by people hanging out. Rather than hoping that these people will quit soon, can anyone point me in the direction of low impact, but high calorie circuits or sources? I can do the bike at a high pace for 40 minutes, but I don't have any more time that I am willing to devote - I would really like to burn more calories than 150-200 calories per workout. I'm also "scared" of doing free weights because I'm worried my form will be all screwed up - I feel like a newbie again

kellyraesmik

hey there, A fellow MFP member just showed me this site called Fitness Blender. They have tons of workout videos on there and I searched for low-impact for you and here is what I found:
http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-group/?type=Umg4ZnVlQjFhMzZlQjFhMjM1ZUIxYThZcg__&primaryMuscle=&str=low+impact&searched=1&var1=2l&x=109&y=17#listContainer
You could also refine the list by using the dropdown menus above the video list.
Best wishes to you. I know how annoying the gym can be at the beginning of the year! HA!

jebanta

Thank you - I've not seen that website before - love efficiency! I like that they have "quiet" workouts too - so I might be able to get some in after the kiddo goes to bed.

laney4818

Curious about the 150-200 calories for 40 minutes on the bike. That sounds really low, unless you're at a low effort rate. When I do "vigorous effort" on the stationary bike for 40 minutes it's at least doube that in calories no matter which calculator I use!

blackgold86

Swim! No impact.. what so ever