Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have seen gyms closing and fitness classes cancelled. While it is essential to stay at home as much as we can, this shouldn’t mean your health has to suffer. Not everyone has the ability to run due to injury or pain, so for many of us, low impact activities will be key.
To help you get started and keep moving, the team at Body Logic compiled a list of their favourite low impact exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. If you would like to have a consultation with a physiotherapist for a more personalised routine, they have Telehealth services available.
Low Impact Workouts
Low impact workouts are those which are gentle on your body and support any trouble areas. For example, yoga, dancing, walking, cycling, and pilates are all low to medium impact activities. To do these at home you may need a yoga mat, treadmill, or exercise bike, depending on your chosen workout.
You can increase the intensity as your fitness growths and your muscles gain strength, making them effective for long term health. Even gardening has health benefits, and getting outdoors will be good for your mental health too!
Getting Started
Before beginning a new workout it is best to consult a professional for advice. Remember, a proper warmup and warm down with correct stretching techniques will help prevent injury.
To get motivated, we recommend putting on your workout gear in the morning to remind you to get active. Have a water bottle handy, as even moderate exercises will require hydration. For an energy boost, try including a range of healthy foods in your diet, with an occasional treat! Check
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Making the Most of the Isolation Period
While you are safe at home, why not do your best to stay active? There is a workout available to suit any need, and low impact options will protect your body from injury.
Exercise will help to keep you positive, and make you feel great...both inside and out!
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Dance. Dance. Dance.
What better way to get through isolation than with dance? Get your groove on with Denise Austin in this cardio, dance inspired workout. You will be getting toned without even realising. It really is that fun!
Leotard...optional. Work different muscle groups in this low impact 30 minutes from BeFIT:
Low Impact. High Intensity
If you want to feel your muscles burn without risk of injury, Fitsugar have created this sweat drenching, high intensity workout. There is also a modified version for those who need to take it down a level.
In around 30 minutes you will get a full body workout, without having to leave your living room:
Knee Friendly Exercises
Joe from “The Body Coach TV” is a hit with homeschoolers as he releases a new kid’s workout everyday. Fortunately for us, he caters to adults too and for those with bad knees who still want to work up a sweat, this video is for you.
Start with the glute bridge and feel good about yourself, without any jumping:
Gentle Yoga
Yoga guru Adriene brings us free, gentle yoga tutorials that are ideal for all fitness levels. Modify the routines to suit your body, and feel refreshed and revitalised each morning.
This is a great way to destress while stretching frequently used muscles:
A Senior Workout
As we age, our exercise requirements change. There are a number of workouts designed specifically for seniors, but we like Hasfit’s 15 minute version. If you don’t have dumbbells, you can still join in with water bottles or canned food!
Gentle enough for people of all ages and abilities, these videos are popular for those in isolation:
Yoga Is A Great Exercise To Do From Home
