Every week, several people email me about cardiovascular options other than running. Running is a great cardio option however, if your knees are injured, you are overweight, or just need a break from running for a while, here are some non-impact cardio options that I prefer to do:
They're not just for Gram and Gramps. Low-impact exercise is a great workout option that still challenges the body - without all the stress.
You don't necessarily have to go through a joint jarring workout in order to get in a good sweat or burn a good deal of calories. This no equipment low impact workout is a good example of a routine that definitely gets your heart rate up without any bouncing around.
Low impact exercise is often used in conjunction with the words gentle, easy or light and is often recommended for people who can't or don't want to do high intensity exercise. But what if you want to work hard, but don't want all the jumping around?
