1. Workout for beginners – Low impact Starting a new workout regimen is never easy but starting a workout regimen when you have never worked out before or have taken years off can be downright scary. It takes a delicate balance of keeping your motivation up due to teetering between not making enough headway and working out too hard too soon. So what is the right way to start up an exercise program? “Slow and steady wins the race”. The key is to start easy and try to challenge yourself a little bit more with every workout. As you get closer to your own limits you will start getting sore on the day or two after a routine. If you get uncomfortably sore then you know you have pushed just a little too far. When you hit that mark you need to slow down the pace at which you are increasing the difficulty of your workouts and start looking at other variables to add in such as flexibility, muscle building, and diet modification to help you continue on your path to the body and fitness level that you want. With that approach in mind, this beginner cardio suggestions was built for those brand new to exercise and those coming back after a long break. Built to be easy enough for even the most out of shape person, those exercises are also designed to be easily modified to become harder as you progress in strength and endurance through your first month or two before having to switch to a more challenging routine. This will help you get through those crucial first weeks of habit building without having to worry about looking for new exercises. Source: http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/workout-detail/Low-Impact-Cardio-Workout-for-Beginners/a4/http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/workout-detail/Low-Impact-Cardio-Workout-for-Beginners/a4/ and http://greatist.com/fitness/take-it-easy-21-unexpected-low-impact-workoutshttp://greatist.com/fitness/take-it-easy-21-unexpected-low-impact-workouts 1.Walking: Walking is a stress-free way to stay moving. And tweaking that walking routine can really heat things up: Hit the hills, add dumbbells, or weighted ankle or wrist straps to really get that heart rate up. 2.Rowing machine: Spice up the cardio routine and bring the water sports to the gym? Yes, please. The rowing machine (impact not included) is an intense and fun way to workout those arms, back, legs, and core. Score! 3.Strength training: Most strength training exercises are low-impact and still work up a sweat. (Keep in mind those monster box jumps wearing a weighted vest doesn't exactly qualify.) Try squats, lunges, or supermans (picture bellow) ! 4.Swimming: Skip the pool floats and start doing laps. Swimming is a great low-impact exercise with a boatload of benefits, from strengthening the shoulders to improving lung function. 5.Water aerobics: If laps in the pool gets repetitive, bring the aerobics class to the water and start treading. 6.Yoga: It’s no tackle football, but the NFL pros are doing it. So ease up and add some spinal twists and half moons to that fitness routine. 7.Elliptical: Sorry treadmill, elliptical takes the cake when it comes to putting less stress on those legs. 8.Stairmaster: Not all gyms have staircases, but they probably have a Stairmaster. No gym nearby? No problem. Hit the real stairs. 9.Cycling: Thank mom and dad for teaching us to take off the training wheels. Hopping on the bike is a fun way to fit in some exercise, with a lower chance of damaging the joints. Once the wheels start turning, you’ll be talking like a pro. 10.Pilates: High-impact sports won’t magically give us six-pack abs, that we know. The potential solution? Just roll out the mat for a quick Pilates session to strengthen the core and help increase flexibility. Disclaimer: You should always check with your health provider before starting any exercise. www.northcypresswellness.com info@northcypresswellness.com (281)807-5300 Workout for Beginners- Low Impact