Are you new to exercising and you don’t know where to begin? It can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. Don’t worry, we have some exercises that are perfect for you.
Walking
It may seem like an obvious choice, but walking is great because it requires very little equipment and can be done almost anywhere. Walking improves strength and mobility in the lower body. If you suffer from back, knee, or hip pain, you should talk to your physical therapist before doing this exercise.
Riding a Bike
Riding a bike is another great way to exercise if you have back pain or joint problems. You can also join a spinning class at the gym.
Aqua Jogging
If you have joint pains, aqua jogging is perfect for you. It’s actually running in water with the help of a buoyancy belt. It is important that your feet don’t touch the bottom of the pool. Start slowly and gradually increase the intensity.
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You guys, I’m running again!! Okay, not on land, but this feels like the next best thing right now. 🏃🏼♀️👙💦💕 Imagine being sidelined from running for months, and then learning there’s a system that can simulate a workout closer to a run than any other cross-training activity with ZERO impact. I always thought pool running was simply putting on a flotation belt and treading back and forth in a lane (which seemed incredibly boring to me), but then @fluidrunning reached out to me. What a game changer!! They sent me their Fluid Running H2GO System and Media bundle to try out (with no obligation), and as soon as I tried it I couldn’t wait to share my experience because I’m SURE there are others who could benefit from this if you haven’t already heard of it. . The bundle comes with the belt, a tether, a Bluetooth waterproof headset, and access to an app with fully coached deep water workouts. Side note: I use my own pull-buoy tucked into the belt for extra buoyancy and MY HAIR DOES NOT GET WET. 💁🏼♀️🙌🏼 . This isn’t just jogging in place under water to background music. It’s sprint intervals, endurance blocks, variation in strides. It’s a legit workout if you put in the effort! And it also engages your core and arms thanks to the resistance of the water. 💪🏼 Jennifer’s coaching is encouraging and upbeat, and she’ll even have you thinking you’re out on a real run at times (I may have closed my eyes and visualized being out on the track during those 10×10-second sprints this morning 😍). . This is absolutely going to be in my rotation for a while as I continue my road to recovery. A couple of times this weekend I was able to time my workouts when it was nice and sunny, and it was EXACTLY what I’ve been needing so badly…an outdoor workout in the sunshine (and it’s so nice to be in a heated pool)! I already even have tan lines on my back…in February! ☀️😎 Okay, the other time I got caught in an intense hail storm (true story), but on good weather days this workout has given me a glimpse of that runner’s high I miss so much. Thank you so much @fluidrunning! . I’m happy to answer any questions you might have (and I’m sure they can chime in as well)…
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