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No or low impact exercises- pls help!

luv2scrapbook
luv2scrapbook Posts: 29
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
HI im Brandi. I have just started exercises again, and after zumba and walking last week, my knee flared up:sad: . i am motivated to exercise for the first time in years and now i can't. does anyone know of no or low impact exercises i can do that won't hurt my knees so i can get healthy again. please help!:flowerforyou:

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  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    Swimming, water aerobics, or deep water running.
  • ahavoc
    ahavoc Posts: 464 Member
    I have horrid back problems so I use the eliptical, closest thing to running which I can't do anymore, and I do spinning. Eliptical is great because it's still weight bearing so good for our bones.
  • bethhyg
    bethhyg Posts: 209
    Exercise bike is low impact.
  • luv2scrapbook
    luv2scrapbook Posts: 29
    Those are great ideas, i really appreciate your advice
  • luv2scrapbook
    luv2scrapbook Posts: 29
    i joined our local community center today and i start swimming tomorrow. thank you everyone!
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