Let us first understand what is a low impact workout/activity, When we talk about workouts we put them into different categories like Hight Intensity, Low Intensity, Moderate intensity and the category is based on the type of impact that the particular workout gives. And it all depends on how much of a rigorous workout you can sustain or even according to your health conditions what type of workout you are to perform.
If we were to focus on low-impact exercises lets first understand who it is for and whether it does help in getting you fit or not.
Low-intensity workouts are perfect for people who are coming back from injury, older people or if you're looking for an active way to recover on your day off. Low-intensity workouts are not useless, they actually have loads of beneficial effects of your fitness, strength and over health. So yes, low-intensity workouts are indeed beneficial and they can get you fit.
Let’s dive into what kind of low-intensity workouts can get you fit:
Swimming works the whole body. It's a great way to get a workout done. Swimming a few lengths involves most of the muscle groups, and you'll get a good aerobic workout if you increase the pace. Swimming can also help you lose weight if you swim at a steady and continuous pace throughout your session and if you don’t quit within a week.
2.Yoga
Yoga can improve both your physical fitness and your general wellbeing through a series of postures and breathing exercises. Regular yoga practice helps develop strength, balance and flexibility. It can also lift your mood.
3.Aqua aerobics
Water aerobics is a low-impact activity. It requires a basic swimming ability as it's mostly done in water that's around waist high.
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