A question I have been asked recently is whether it is possible to lose weight with low impact exercise. The answer is of course yes, it just requires a different strategy.
The main benefit of low impact exercise is that it is far safer on the joints and you are less likely to injure yourself or aggrevate a previous injury.
Low Impact exercise is gentle on the body and therefore much easier to approach in terms of motivation also, particularly if you have been injured or struggle with fatigue.
5 ways to lose weight with low impact exercise.
- Focus on larger muscle groups.
- Do a higher rep range.
- Go for a longer workout. (Particularly with cardio. Longer walks 3-4 x a week for example can be an excellent way to help you lose weight.)
- Exercise regularly (3-5 x a week is ideal)
- Do a combination of weights and cardio. (A common mistake for people who want to lose weight is to just do cardio, ensure to include weights also.)
As with any goal and way of training the right strategy is essential. Following the above advice will certainly get you ahead.
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Miranda
Miranda Adams Coaching 