Low Impact Effective workouts

Not everyone likes or can do 30 minutes of intense interval training. It's not impossible to not get a workout without this kind of workout. I have compiled some good ones to do in a workout. (you can always do them separate throughout the day too!)

1. Walking- walking is always a classic. If you can walk for 20-30 minutes, three times a week you will see results. Walking 15 minutes 5-6 days will bring you even better results.


One minute apiece exercises
if you do these all at once, repeat 2 times...3 if you can
2. Slow pace marches- Controlled marches equate to high knees in that they are working multiple muscle groups, particularly lower abs and calves. Bring knees up past your waist or as high as you can.

3. Side steps out- Stand straight, hands on hips and step each leg out horizontally then back to the center. If your core is tight this is a lot like a jumping jack without the jumping jack. If you get your balance you can lift your arms with each step

4. Kicks- Stand with your feet together, hands on hips, core tight, and with control lift each leg out and up in front of you as high as you can go, reaching your heel out

5. Power knee- You don't always need speed to be powerful. With your feet spread shoulder width apart, clasp your hands together in one fist opposite of your right leg then bring the fist and your knee together at your abdomen or as close as you can. Do each side for 30 seconds.

6. Vertical Obliques- Stand with your feet together and hands at your side either in fists or with a weight of your comfortability in your hand. With control lean only your upper body to that side and back up to erect stance. Do each side for 30 seconds

7. Squats- Squats are incredibly important for strong knees, however if they aren't done safely, they can injure your knees. Stand with feet  a little wider than shoulder length with your hands at your sides, slowly sink down to a comfortable height bringing your hands in front of you. Make sure your chest is raised and gaze in front of you. Come back up with control and push your hips in front of you to tighten your gluts

8. Marches- March and slap each knee as it comes up just below the waist

9. Mummy Kicks- first kick your right leg up to meet your left hand (that should be raised) that is coming down. Alternate sides for one minute