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Low Impact Cardio Exercises: Do They Work?

Low Impact Cardio Exercises: Do They Work?

Posted by David Nickum Exercise

Have you been putting off your workout owing to a tight schedule? We understand your predicament. You may think that an intense exercise schedule is the best way to get fit. Still, we’re here to tell you a low-intensity cardio training can benefit your body significantly without overworking yourself. 

Nearly 50 percent of people who initiate a workout program quit exercising within the first six months. That’s right! An overenthusiastic workout plan may not always last long. Here are some benefits of low-impact cardio exercises.

Builds Cardiovascular Endurance

Studies have shown that the most popular fitness activity in the US is walking. Low-impact exercises like swimming or riding your bike, are known to treat and prevent cardiovascular diseases. 

While it may not seem like they’re making much of a difference, low-impact cardio exercises improve your blood circulation and increase blood flow to your veins and arteries. Your chances of having a heart attack are lowered by doing some lateral shuffling or standing oblique crunch. 

Weight Loss

If you thought low-impact fitness activities couldn’t help you lose weight, think again. Low-impact cardio exercises like swimming, use your entire body to tone your muscles and increase your heart rate. Butterfly strokes can burn 330 pounds, and backstrokes can burn 240 pounds if you’re weighing 125 pounds. 

Another way of losing weight is by altering your diet and riding your bicycle every day. A study has found that low-impact exercises can reduce your waist just as much as high-impact fitness activities.

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Reduces Damage to Joints

While reducing your belly fat is very important in staying fit, using an elliptical or jogging can prevent your knees, hips, or ankles from becoming sore. Imagine the level of restriction you’ll face if your joints refuse to participate. The best part of doing some skaters or going swimming is it’ll benefit you just as much as traditional fitness activities, but without injuring your joints.

You’d be surprised to know that low-impact exercises support the healing of impaired joints. So, if you’re still looking to get back to playing tennis or going running, starting with low-impact cardio can help.

Increases Enjoyment

You may be attracted to high-intensity workouts like running or playing rugby because they take less time out of your schedule. But you want to engage in an exercise that you consistently perform, and that can only happen if you have fun doing it. 

Research has found that people who engaged in low-impact fitness activities enjoyed themselves more than those who went through a Tabata workout. Studies have shown that low-intensity exercise is usually observed for a more extended period than high-intensity workouts. 


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About David Nickum

David S. Nickum is an inspirational fitness professional with over 10 years in the health and wellness industry. What he brings to any workout program is a deep understanding of anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology. His programs are unique, innovative, educational, and customized to get the job done quickly. He is a cutting edge professional who builds a program that fits your individualized goals. Starting out in the field of automotive technology industry, David had a lot of problems with pain in the lower back. This led him to the world of health and wellness. David was tired of getting prescribed pills to address his problems and he knew that physical therapy would only be a short-term fix, so he decided to learn about the human body to fix the problem on his own. Being a musician has helped David to also apply an artistic approach to health and wellness. He always told me; “exercise is an art just as much as a science”, he was right, every human is different and needs an artistic touch to get the most out of a workout. Throughout his career, David has developed a deep understanding about the human body. He started out only knowing the basics. Seven years later he has become a leader in the field of fitness, he designed his own style of training which works on posture, metabolism, pain management, and performance. After working with David my life has never been better, the pain in my body is gone for the first time in 10 years. After only 6 months of training I feel like a new person. I feel and look the best I have in years. He gave me the education and the tools I needed to prevent failure in the future. He gave me a new lease on life and I am thankful for that everyday.

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