Low Impact Suggestions

phillychick8
phillychick8 Posts: 5 Member
edited September 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone. I'm Barbara and a Newbie. Does anyone has any suggestions for a low impact exercise routine. I have arthiritis in my knees and even walking for a period of time inflames my knee. I know my weight doesn't help but I really want to get started. Thanks.

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  • Mamoonie
    Mamoonie Posts: 328
    Hi,

    what about swimming? It's low impact, but is it any good with arthritis?

    MM
  • WeightLossTrek
    WeightLossTrek Posts: 127
    An Elliptical machine is a great low-impact exercise to get the heart rate up.
  • phillychick8
    phillychick8 Posts: 5 Member
    How does that impact the knees?
  • phillychick8
    phillychick8 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi,

    what about swimming? It's low impact, but is it any good with arthritis?

    MM


    That's a great suggestion.
  • WeightLossTrek
    WeightLossTrek Posts: 127
    An Elliptical has almost no impact on the knees because you never lift your feet off the surface. I definitely recommend it for your situation.
  • phillychick8
    phillychick8 Posts: 5 Member
    An Elliptical has almost no impact on the knees because you never lift your feet off the surface. I definitely recommend it for your situation.


    Thanks so much.
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