A cardiovascular workout is a must for anyone looking to get into shape or maintain their current fitness level. Cardiovascular fitness is also a very important component of general overall fitness for people of all ages and physical ability. The many benefits and positive effects include; reduction in coronary heart disease risk factors, weight loss, and improved cardiovascular and respiratory function.1 There are three forms of cardiovascular works in terms of impact. These are cardiovascular exercises that are either low, high or no impact physical activities.
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No impact
No impact exercises are those that have no jarring or impact on the joints in your body.2 These exercises include activities such as aquatic activities, yoga, chair aerobics, rowing, isometrics.2 No impact can be good for all fitness levels but very beneficial for the elderly or others that may have some type of physical (permanent or temporary) condition that affects their physical abilities.
Low impact
Low impact exercise is an activity where at least one foot stays on the ground at all times during the exercise.3 These exercises include activities such as walking and cycling. Low impact exercise is great for those at risk of injury or that have osteoporosis.3
High impact
High impact exercises are classified as an activity where at some point during the exercise both feet are off the ground at the same time.3 These exercises would include activities such as running, jogging, jump rope, stair climbing, or other activities that involve combinations of these exercises. High impact exercise are recommended for healthy individuals to prevent osteoporosis and to help build strong bones.3
When deciding what form of cardiovascular workout to participate in, you should always check with your physician if you have any concerns or questions about your health.
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2No impact exercise. (n.d) Frazier, Karen. Love to know. Retrieved Nov 01, 2015 from
3The best forms of cardio exercise. (2015) Livestrong. Retrieved Nov 01, 2015 from
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