How Do You Participate In Low Impact Aerobics?
Low impact aerobics is a form of exercise designed for people who want a cardiovascular workout but are not ready to participate in an advanced aerobic class. It incorporates the same movements, but might include walking instead of jumping. The same muscle groups are worked by a repetitive activity in which at least one foot touches the floor at all times. You can participate in low impact aerobics at a gym, or on your own. Start a low impact session of aerobics with a warm-up activity. Gently stretch your muscles while breathing deeply. Play music that will run for at least an hour. Find music that starts slowly and builds. Increase the cardiovascular activity by performing a light aerobic gliding technique. Utilize a simple aerobic pattern such as moving your arms front to back while stepping left to right. Visit TeachFitness.com to find low impact aerobics sessions (see Resources below). At this site you can learn the “double step touch” and popular “grapevine” aerobic moves that ar
