Low Impact Reccomendations Please

KXanthos
KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a bad knee and am looking for some low impact cardio reccomendations besides a stationary bike or elliptical trainer. I already do those and they get a bit boring sometimes.

Thanks!

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  • PedmomJill
    PedmomJill Posts: 505 Member
    How about dvds you can do at home? Cathe Friedrich has a great series of them

    http://shop.cathe.com/low_impact_exercise_dvds_s/89.htm

    We have a Cathe group (Cathletes) here where you can get lots of input and advice. :)
  • KXanthos
    KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
    How about dvds you can do at home? Cathe Friedrich has a great series of them

    http://shop.cathe.com/low_impact_exercise_dvds_s/89.htm

    We have a Cathe group (Cathletes) here where you can get lots of input and advice. :)

    Thanks!!! :-)
  • jecka31
    jecka31 Posts: 284
    Do you have access to a pool? Swimming is one of the best low-impact cardios out there! A 150-lb person can burn around 250 calories in 30 min just doing laps.
  • hooah_mj
    hooah_mj Posts: 1,004 Member
    floor pilates! core focused...awesome. check out youtube
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Do you have access to a pool? Swimming is one of the best low-impact cardios out there! A 150-lb person can burn around 250 calories in 30 min just doing laps.

    I agree with this. I have back issues and I was told to try swimming to take the stress off my back and my joints.
  • backstreet1008
    backstreet1008 Posts: 101
    Almost every aerobics type DVD I've seen has a low-impact variations built in. I do Turbo Jam and since I have weak ankles I do the low impact version which is demonstrated by two of the girls in the background. I think most DVDs are like this.
  • epona_mus
    epona_mus Posts: 207 Member
    I love my rowing machine! It takes a few sessions to really master good form, but after that, it's a blast!
  • greenie
    greenie Posts: 47 Member
    Spinning and water aerobics.
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    Weight training can be low impact, it definitely keeps my heart rate up that's for sure!
  • KXanthos
    KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
    Wow! Thanks so much for all of the great suggestions!!! I'm definately going to incorporate some of these.
  • dalgirly
    dalgirly Posts: 280 Member
    I was going to say swimming as well.

    If I ever am sore or achy --- I go straight to the pool. Its relaxing, but you still burn calories. Its a great low impact workout. I usually do laps -- but you can do all sorts of aerobics in the pool too!
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