The pick of low impact exercises

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With most health authorities recommending we exercise for at least two and a half hours every week, many people are left with a dilemma: Training too often sometimes leads to over-use injuries, especially joint problems.

The low impact exercises below could be the answer, especially for older people. The benefits of these exercises are that they minimise impact on joints but still develop aerobic fitness, muscle strength, flexibility and endurance.

Of course, even though we’re talking low impact, the standard precautions when changing your physical activity levels still apply.

If you have not exercised for six months or more, it’s very important to start out slowly and work up gradually to higher levels of effort. The slow transition also allows you to watch out for any discomfort at an early stage and seek medical attention as needed.

Secondly, if you have any health conditions or problems that might be aggravated by exercising or make it unsafe, or factors that put you at an increased risk of such health conditions that may not have been diagnosed yet, you should consult your doctor before becoming more physically active. This is also generally advisable for all men over 40 and women over 50.

Swimming and other water-based exercises
Walking
Exercises using your own body weight
Rowing
Weight training
Cardio machines
Circuit training

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