Staying at home can keep you safe, but staying inactive could end up causing physical problems. Your health and overall wellbeing can benefit from working out, regardless of age or physical conditions.
As we age, our joints can become stiffer and our bones weaker. That’s where low-impact exercises come in. Get your blood flowing and improve your mobility with movements that are gentle on your body, yet effective.
Here’s a list of 8 low-impact workouts recommended by SilverSneakers.com:
- Tai Chi – A slow gentle workout that improves strength, flexibility and coordination.
- Indoor Cycling – A cardio workout that burns calories while limiting the stress on your joints.
- Water Aerobics – Moving in water supports your joints and provides resistance to your muscles.
- Yoga – Improves flexibility, balance and range of movement.
- Walking – Helps slow mineral loss in your bones.
- Pilates – Provides similar benefits to yoga but has a stronger emphasis on core strength.
- TRX (total resistance exercise) – Uses straps to give you support while you do strength training.
- Elliptical – The gliding motion of the elliptical minimizes impact on the lower extremities.
Try these workouts at your own pace and see which ones work best for you. Click here to read the full article and to access workout videos from SilverSneakers®, available free of charge for AvMed Medicare Members.
Remember to check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.
Source: https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/low-impact-workouts-older-adults/
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