Low
Impact Cardio - Cardio Exercise
Low-Impact, Not No-Impact
Let Low-Impact Exercise Have a High
Impact on Your Fitness Endeavors.
Contrary to that silly slogan that
seems a favorite among the fitness crowd, no pain does
not necessarily translate into no gain. In fact, there
are various other exercise alternatives that are completely
merciful on your joints while providing you with the
sound cardiovascular fitness you're been striving for.
The sweat is pouring down by the bucket.
Your hair is soppy and wet. Your eyes are popping out
of your head.
Meanwhile, the only pounding worse
than the one on the floor is the one on your joints.
Your knees, your ankles, your toes, they all feel like
they're two centuries old. The agony is shooting furiously
throughout every limb in your body.
If you're looking to boycott that
step class and step up to a newer, more relaxing form
of fitness, then kick out of the aerobics shoes for
some of these wise choices.
Cardio Workout
CONTACT YOGA:
No, there is no whacking, tackling, or hip
checks here.
But there is indeed plenty of contact in this newest
form of yoga that's about to reach fitness gymsoughout
the nation. This is the form of yoga in which partners
work in synch to provide each other with a stimulating
workout and a soothing massage.
You are essentially providing your
partner with resistance in these exercises as you are
pushed and pulled throughout various motions. This is
a great method for stretching and strengthening the
body while you learn to move with grace and reduce your
stress.
Generally practiced twice a week,
contact yoga usually runs about $30 per session.
LOTTE BERK METHOD:
It may look like a joke to you, but once you
take on this strenuous form of toning and strengthening,
you'll hardly be laughing. If at first, the Lotte Berk
Method looks a lot like a blend of ballet, calisthenics,
and yoga, that's because it is. Exactly.
The regimen hasn't yet caught on
heavily throughout the U.S. but it is rapidly growing
in popularity in New York City. In fact, the only way
to jump into a class is with a reservation.
While most of the movements are done
through your own body weight, slow, regulated motions,
there are some that require light weights used to sculpt
the upper torso. Otherwise, the resistance is provided
by your own body.
A Lotte Berk class will generally cost you $20 per session.
PILATES:
You don't need to be in total fitness reform to try
this wildly popular activity but you will need an apparatus
called the Reformer before your session begins.
The Reformer is the bizarre-looking
device made up of cables and pulleys in which you'll
perform these graceful, rhythmic exercises, aimed at
toning and elongating your muscles.
This method of fitness consists of
long, flowing motions that will not only increase the
definition in your entire body but will enhance your
flexibility.
If you're looking for a great cardiovascular
exercise, this really isn't it. Only the most advanced
Pilates students can whip up a good sweat through the
sessions.
Pilates is not cheap. Aside from
attaining the Reformer machine, a private workout costs
somewhere arounder session.
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