{"id":55674,"date":"2023-10-13T15:08:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T15:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=55674"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"low-impact-cardio-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-Impact Cardio Workout Plans for Beginners and Seniors at Home or the Gym"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#What_Is_a_Good_Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout\" >What Is a Good Low-Impact Cardio Workout?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Exercises_Overview\" >Low-Impact Cardio Exercises Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#What_Is_the_Best_Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout\" >What Is the Best Low-Impact Cardio Workout?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_Benefits\" >Low-Impact Cardio Workout Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Workouts_May_Decrease_Injury_Risks\" >Low-Impact Cardio Workouts May Decrease Injury Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Exrcise_May_Improve_Your_Health\" >Low-Impact Exrcise May Improve Your Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Workouts_May_Increase_Flexible_Enjoyment\" >Low-Impact Workouts May Increase Flexible Enjoyment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Can_You_Lose_Weight_With_Low-Impact_Cardio\" >Can You Lose Weight With Low-Impact Cardio?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_Calories_Burned\" >Low-Impact Cardio Workout Calories Burned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Will_20_Minutes_of_Cardio_a_Day_Help_to_Lose_Weight\" >Will 20 Minutes of Cardio a Day Help to Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#What_Is_Low-Impact_But_Effective_Cardio\" >What Is Low-Impact But Effective Cardio?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Steady-State_Low-Impact_Training_LIIT\" >Steady-State, Low-Impact Training (LIIT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_HIIT_Training\" >Low-Impact HIIT Training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Good_Low-Impact_Cardio_Exercises\" >Good Low-Impact Cardio Exercises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Assault_Bike\" >Assault Bike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Circuit_Training\" >Circuit Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Cycling\" >Cycling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Dance_Barre\" >Dance (Barre)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Elliptical\" >Elliptical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Kettlebell_Training\" >Kettlebell Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Pilates\" >Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Rowing\" >Rowing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#SkiErg\" >SkiErg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Swimming\" >Swimming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Tai_Chi\" >Tai Chi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Walking\" >Walking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Yoga\" >Yoga<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_Plan_to_Suit_Different_Trainers\" >Low-Impact Cardio Workout Plan to Suit Different Trainers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_for_Beginners\" >Low-Impact Cardio Workout for Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_for_Seniors\" >Low-Impact Cardio Workout for Seniors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_at_Home\" >Low-Impact Cardio Workout at Home\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_at_Gym\" >Low-Impact Cardio Workout at Gym<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Low-Impact_Cardio_HIIT_Workout_for_Fit_Trainers_or_Weight_Loss\" >Low-Impact Cardio HIIT Workout for Fit Trainers or Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Is_Low-Impact_Cardio_Better\" >Is Low-Impact Cardio Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Is_30_Minutes_of_Cardio_Enough\" >Is 30 Minutes of Cardio Enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#Should_I_Do_Cardio_Every_Day\" >Should I Do Cardio Every Day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-cardio-workout\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low-impact cardio workout could appeal if you wish to get your heart rate up without sporting an injury. Also, anyone recovering from an injury and beginners as well can enjoy a cardio blast without overworking anything that shouldn\u2019t work too hard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=low_impact_cardio_workout&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-6]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-6]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R7C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=low_impact_cardio_workout\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out at home, in a gym, or as a senior worried about your knees is a breeze with low-impact cardio. Before diving into multiple workouts, let\u2019s see why low-impact cardio is the best choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Good_Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout\"><\/span><b>What Is a Good Low-Impact Cardio Workout?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good low-impact cardio workout means you don\u2019t (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mana.md\/high-impact-and-low-impact-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place extra strain on joints<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave the ground with both feet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pound your feet forcefully<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas describes low-impact cardio that usually keeps one foot on the ground (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mana.md\/high-impact-and-low-impact-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). With this intensity, you can still increase your heart rate,\u00a0 keeping it elevated at a comfortable rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=low_impact_cardio_workout\">Get your life moving in the right direction with BetterMe! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Exercises_Overview\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Exercises Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some popular low-impact exercises with different intensity levels include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-cardio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is walking cardio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-cardio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)? A brisk walking speed of 3-4 miles per hour is moderate-intensity and 4-5 miles per hour is high-intensity cardio. Walking at the right pace increases your heart rate without pounding your feet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More low-impact cardio exercises include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assault bike (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/assault-airbike-review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barre (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/diet-fitness\/what-is-barre-rcna30265\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circuit training (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/circuit-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elliptical (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/guides\/health\/fitness\/elliptical-vs-treadmill\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell training (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/04\/12\/well\/move\/kettlebells-weight-training.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/13727864-20-minute-low-impact-cardio-pilates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rowing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-rowing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkiErg (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=41&amp;ContentID=CalorieBurnCalc&amp;CalorieBurnCalc_Parameters=160\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tai Chi (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8945567\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/yoga-workouts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout\"><\/span><b>What Is <\/b><b><i>the Best <\/i><\/b><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workout?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD suggests swimming is the best low-impact exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/swimming-for-fitness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The water\u2019s buoyancy provides a form of resistance training while you enjoy low-impact cardio without putting strain\u00a0 on your joints. Meanwhile, it has added benefits:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming can improve flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It strengthens your arms, core, back, and legs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s great for beginner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, warm water soothes achy joints, while cold water helps burn more calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/swimming-for-fitness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That said, here\u2019s how to enjoy the best low-impact cardio swimming routine:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swim 10 laps lasting 30-45 seconds each (any stroke)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete 2-3 sets, depending on your fitness level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest for 15-20 seconds between sets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, swimming isn\u2019t always possible. You\u2019ll find more low-impact cardio workouts. But first, look into the benefits, whether or not you can lose weight, and the top exercises available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=low_impact_cardio_workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30779 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212-1024x584.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212-370x211.png 370w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212-270x154.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212-570x325.png 570w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212-740x422.png 740w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4212.png 1152w\" alt=\"low impact cardio workout for beginners\" width=\"770\" height=\"439\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workout Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-impact cardio workouts benefit those who can\u2019t do high-impact exercise or run miles daily. Let\u2019s discover the potential benefits:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Workouts_May_Decrease_Injury_Risks\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workouts May Decrease Injury Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grady Health lists the lower risk of joint injuries as one of the main benefits of low-impact workouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gradyhealth.org\/blog\/5-benefits-of-low-impact-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Follow the proper form or breathing techniques, but they don\u2019t put as much pressure on your joints. It\u2019s ideal if you have arthritis, old injuries, or haven\u2019t worked your joints long.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Exrcise_May_Improve_Your_Health\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Exrcise May Improve Your Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Victoria Department of Health shares how cycling, a popular low-impact exercise, can improve (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/cycling-health-benefits#health-benefits-of-regular-cycling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular fitness,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint mobility,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone strength<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, regular low-impact cycling can potentially reduce the risk of (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/cycling-health-benefits#health-benefits-of-regular-cycling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colon cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type II Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Workouts_May_Increase_Flexible_Enjoyment\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Workouts May Increase Flexible Enjoyment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio workouts are more fun when you aren\u2019t challenging yourself to run 20 miles on the same route daily. Also, you might not own a treadmill. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fun-cardio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun cardio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to use low-impact training while enjoying the session (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fun-cardio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Dance movements, rock climbing, and dog walking can excite the session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-workout\/\"><i>Low Impact Workout: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Lose_Weight_With_Low-Impact_Cardio\"><\/span><b>Can You Lose Weight With Low-Impact Cardio?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-intensity-steady-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-intensity steady-state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exercises can burn more fat than high-intensity training (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-intensity-steady-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, the Victoria Department of Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center agree that low-impact cardio helps to lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/cycling-health-benefits#health-benefits-of-regular-cycling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/publications\/focused-on-health\/why-slow--low-impact-exercise-can-be-good-for-your-health.h14-1593780.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_Calories_Burned\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workout Calories Burned<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forbes calorie-burn calculator shows the following calories burned per hour with low-impact workouts if you weigh 150 lbs. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/fitness\/calories-burned-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elliptical: 648<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-Impact Aerobics: 396<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rowing: 504<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkiErg: 684<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming: 432<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking (4 mph): 350<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_20_Minutes_of_Cardio_a_Day_Help_to_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Will 20 Minutes of Cardio a Day Help to Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calculated results above show how you burn calories per hour. The Mayo Clinic recommends doing 150 minutes weekly of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes weekly of vigorous exercise to lose weight and maintain health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20050999\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Do 20 minutes of high-intensity cardio four days weekly to lose weight. Or, do 21.5 minutes of moderate cardio daily for the entire week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Low-Impact_But_Effective_Cardio\"><\/span><b>What Is Low-Impact But Effective Cardio?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two kinds of low-impact workouts exist for different goals and fitness levels. Understand how each one is effective for different people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steady-State_Low-Impact_Training_LIIT\"><\/span><b>Steady-State, Low-Impact Training (LIIT)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-intensity-steady-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-intensity steady-state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> movements are deliberate cardio exercises that work well with low-impact workouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-intensity-steady-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You use moderate or low-intensity activities that last longer while deliberately managing the movements to get the most out of the routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you swim for 45-60 minutes daily instead of using high-intensity swimming strokes for 30 minutes. The MD Anderson Cancer Center says steady-state, low-impact exercises can help improve the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/publications\/focused-on-health\/why-slow--low-impact-exercise-can-be-good-for-your-health.h14-1593780.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle strength<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle mass\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-impact, low-intensity (LIIT) trainers maximize their benefits in longer workouts. It also works for seasoned trainers using deliberate movements to improve muscle mass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_HIIT_Training\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact HIIT Training<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-intensity, low-impact workouts better suit those with shorter exercise times or who want to burn more calories. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can consist of low-impact exercises. The calorie-burning calculator from Forbes shows how low-impact HIIT may burn more calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/fitness\/calories-burned-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your heart pumped more will help you burn more calories. Here\u2019s how many calories you burn per hour in moderate versus vigorous-intensity workouts if you weigh 150 lbs.:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-209\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"placeholder wpsm-placeholder\"><\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th><\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th><\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th><\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12-13.9 mph cycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t576\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 mph cycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1188\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tModerate low-impact calisthenics\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t324\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVigorous low-impact calisthenics\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t612\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tModerate dance (ballroom, disco)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t396\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVigorous dance (ballet, twist)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t432\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tModerate rowing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t504\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVigorous rowing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t738\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tModerate swimming (general)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t432\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVigorous swimming (laps)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t720\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Low-Impact_Cardio_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Good Low-Impact Cardio Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various low-impact exercises are excellent to add to your workouts. Before diving into the different <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-week-workout-plan\/\">workout plans<\/a>, let\u2019s see which low-impact exercises are the top choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assault_Bike\"><\/span><b>Assault Bike<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today shares the benefits of a low-impact assault bike session at the gym (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/assault-airbike-review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The assault air bike works every muscle in your body while you cool down with a massive fan. Also, the harder you push, the more resistance it offers. Finally, assault bikes can be\u00a0 tons of fun for any fitness level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circuit_Training\"><\/span><b>Circuit Training<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD recommends circuit training to target strength and low-impact exercise circuits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/circuit-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Circuit training is one of the fun cardio options because you can switch gym stations when bored or shake things up in your routine at home. It\u2019s a flexible, low-impact option. Circuit training with or without equipment at home may include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicep curl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Box step-down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricep extension<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym machines to use in circuit training for low-impact exercises include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamstring curl machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preacher curl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated leg press<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stationary bicycles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Row machine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circuit training requires moving between 8-10 machines and exercises within a circuit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/circuit-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You may perform 10-25 reps on each and have little to no rest between changes. The order of the machines or exercises doesn\u2019t matter, and you can include other low-impact exercises on the coming list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cycling\"><\/span><b>Cycling<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling remains a popular low-impact exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/cycling-health-benefits#health-benefits-of-regular-cycling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Meanwhile, it can be high or low-intensity. Cycle for 30 minutes at a low speed without lowering the gears too much. Alternatively, do a high-intensity session where you cycle vigorously for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds, and repeat for five minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=low_impact_cardio_workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5882.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5882.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5882-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5882-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5882-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5882-270x152.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5882-570x321.png 570w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5882-740x416.png 740w\" alt=\"good low impact cardio\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dance_Barre\"><\/span><b>Dance (Barre)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today.com shares the incredible benefits beyond the low-impact dance movement of Barre (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/diet-fitness\/what-is-barre-rcna30265\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The rising dance movement combines yoga, ballet, and pilates for a low-impact but moderate to high-intensity exercise. It\u2019s a full-body workout that can improve posture, mobility, flexibility, and injury recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elliptical\"><\/span><b>Elliptical<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Insider suggests you forget the high-impact treadmill and hop onto the elliptical machine next (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/guides\/health\/fitness\/elliptical-vs-treadmill\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It helps those with fragile joints and chronic knee, ankle, and back pain. The elliptical machine is low-impact and effectively works the whole body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kettlebell_Training\"><\/span><b>Kettlebell Training<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times suggests kettlebell training for anyone with limited mobility because it\u2019s the ideal low-impact exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/04\/12\/well\/move\/kettlebells-weight-training.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, kettlebell training can <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-improve-grip-strength\/\">improve grip strength<\/a> in seniors. Meanwhile, use kettlebell exercises that don\u2019t pound your feet against the floor, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angel of death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bent-over row<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goblet squat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell curl and press<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell deadlift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell glute bridge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell lunge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell reverse lunge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell snatch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell squat and curl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell swing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romanian deadlift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-arm row<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg Romanian deadlift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit-up to press-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split squat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo squat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triceps extension<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates\"><\/span><b>Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Livestrong says cardio pilates may help increase your lung capacity as a low-impact workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/13727864-20-minute-low-impact-cardio-pilates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A higher lung capacity means your heart pumps harder to get more oxygen to your muscles. Not all Pilates is cardio. Here are some Pilates cardio exercises Livestrong includes in the cardio routine, which requires swift transitions and low rest times:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-leg stretch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criss-cross<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glute bridge with front raise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isometric glute bridge with front fly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank and twist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank push-back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roll-down with biceps curl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side-kneeling oblique<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg glute bridge with chest press<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg raise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg stretch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg teaser<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper abdominal curl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide-stance squat with biceps curl<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rowing\"><\/span><b>Rowing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cleveland Clinic recommends rowing as a low-impact exercise in a gym or on the lake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-rowing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Meanwhile, it\u2019s another low-impact exercise that welcomes various intensities, depending on your needs. Row more vigorously to burn more calories, or slow down to tighten those core muscles with deliberate movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SkiErg\"><\/span><b>SkiErg<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That upright SkiErg machine is a low-impact workout resembling the motions of a skier. Forbes\u2019 calorie-burning calculator shows how you burn 684 calories per hour if you weigh 150 lbs. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/fitness\/calories-burned-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It focuses on upper-body workouts that help anyone with lower-body injuries or pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swimming\"><\/span><b>Swimming<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming is the ultimate low-impact exercise. However, Finnish researchers found that high-intensity swimming was helpful in women with arthritis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oarsijournal.com\/article\/S1063-4584(17)30869-5\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Postmenopausal women with osteoarthritis could walk faster and managed to lose weight after four months of water aerobics resistance training. Increase the intensity of swimming by using different strokes and paces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tai_Chi\"><\/span><b>Tai Chi<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese research suggests Tai Chi can improve cardiorespiratory health as much as running in previously sedentary men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8945567\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fortunately, Tai Chi doesn\u2019t have the forceful foot-pounding movements of running. It\u2019s an ideal low-impact alternative for beginners or those with creaky joints or pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking\"><\/span><b>Walking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking is one of the best and most accessible low-impact exercises to add to any workout. However, the CDC recommends doing 10,000 steps daily as a beginner (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/prevention\/pdf\/postcurriculum_session8.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, ensure you\u2019re walking briskly to achieve a moderate 150 minutes weekly or 30 minutes daily, five days weekly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga\"><\/span><b>Yoga<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD recommends faster forms of yoga for low-impact training, like Bikram and Power Yoga (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/yoga-workouts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The more rapid transitions can elevate your heart rate to add cardio, while controlled breathing helps your body send oxygen to every muscle. Meanwhile, it\u2019s entirely low-impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=low_impact_cardio_workout\">Try using the app <\/a> and see for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_Plan_to_Suit_Different_Trainers\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workout Plan to Suit Different Trainers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s find the different low-impact cardio workout plans that suit different needs. You\u2019ll discover beginners and seniors before the gym versus home and HIIT plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_for_Beginners\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workout for Beginners<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-impact cardio workouts for beginners often exclude weights, equipment, or machines unless you\u2019re at a gym. If you\u2019re a gym member, please try the workout circuit for gyms. Otherwise, use a LIIT session where you slow things down and control the movements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-intensity-steady-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete 10-12 reps of each exercise with slow, deliberate movements lasting 1-2 minutes per exercise. Do 2-3 sets while resting for 30-60 seconds between sets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lateral lunge to reach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo squat to bent-over row<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side-kneeling oblique<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank walk-out to push-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Box step-down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicep curl to pull-up<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_for_Seniors\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workout for Seniors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors may have painful joints, arthritis, or previous injuries. Low-impact cardio workouts for seniors should include the lowest-impact exercises, like swimming (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/swimming-for-fitness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Unfortunately, some might not have access to a pool. If this is the case, let\u2019s plan your workout around weightless, steady-state low-impact activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with 8-10 reps for each exercise, keeping them slow and deliberate, lasting 1-2 minutes each. Complete 1-2 sets with 30-60 seconds of rest between them. Also, go for a 10-minute brisk walk after your workout finishes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glute bridge\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step up\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg extension\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criss-cross<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-leg shoulder stretch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roll-down with biceps curl<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=low_impact_cardio_workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38334 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-1024x576.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-270x152.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-570x321.png 570w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-740x416.png 740w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593.png 1920w\" alt=\"low impact cardio workout at home\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_at_Home\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workout at Home\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low-impact cardio workout at home is ideal for anyone with limited space or who wants to lose weight. Add kettlebells or dumbbells to increase resistance to your cardio workout to incorporate the recommended strength training (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20050999\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Complete 10-12 reps of each exercise through 3-4 sets with only 30 seconds of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-to-rest-between-sets\/\">rest between sets<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighted squat\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glute bridge\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split squat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicep curl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angel of death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bent-over row<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romanian deadlift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triceps extension<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_Workout_at_Gym\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio Workout at Gym<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s do an exciting circuit at the gym as your low-impact workout. Remember that a circuit must include a certain amount of time or reps on each machine, with short rest between stations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/circuit-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Choose reps based on your fitness level. Follow this machine circuit for the gym:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elliptical<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preacher curl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkiErg (swap with another machine if your gym doesn\u2019t have it yet)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assault bike<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rowing machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamstring curl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stationary bicycle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated leg press<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, use these alternatives for any machines if your gym doesn\u2019t have them. Otherwise, use the alternatives if you want some exercises without machines but with equipment at the gym:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell lunge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romanian deadlift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo squat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Box step down with dumbbells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bent-over row<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goblet squat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kettlebell reverse lunge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Impact_Cardio_HIIT_Workout_for_Fit_Trainers_or_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Low-Impact Cardio HIIT Workout for Fit Trainers or Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low-impact HIIT workout works for those with higher fitness levels seeking to burn more calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/publications\/focused-on-health\/why-slow--low-impact-exercise-can-be-good-for-your-health.h14-1593780.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/fitness\/calories-burned-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Perform each exercise for 30-60 seconds with 2-3 sets while resting for 10-20 seconds between sets. Don\u2019t rest too long, or your heart rate will drop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squat kettlebell thrust (without the burpee jumps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squat to overhead press<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lateral lunge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank to pike to push-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touchdown jacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg Romanian deadlift<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-impact-exercises-for-seniors\/\"><i>Low Impact Exercises for Seniors to Keep Fit and Healthy<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Low-Impact_Cardio_Better\"><\/span><b>Is Low-Impact Cardio Better?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-impact cardio is better for seniors, people with arthritis, old injuries, and those who haven\u2019t exercised joints for some time. One of Grady\u2019s Health\u2019s top low-impact exercise benefits is that it places less pressure on your joints and reduces injury risks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gradyhealth.org\/blog\/5-benefits-of-low-impact-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_30_Minutes_of_Cardio_Enough\"><\/span><b>Is 30 Minutes of Cardio Enough?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thirty minutes of cardio is enough. The Mayo Clinic recommends 150 minutes weekly for moderate-intensity cardio with two strength-training days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20050999\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Split your 150 minutes into five cardio training days for 30 minutes per workout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Do_Cardio_Every_Day\"><\/span><b>Should I Do Cardio Every Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could do cardio daily, but the Mayo Clinic recommends adding two strength-training days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20050999\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Use the recommended 30 minutes of cardio five days weekly and fill the other two days with strength or resistance training. Alternatively, use kettlebells to add resistance to cardio workouts if you do them daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-impact cardio workouts offer beginners and those with joint issues an opportunity to benefit as much as someone joining a high-impact HIIT session. Some workouts are easy at home, while others work in the gym. 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