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Four low-impact sports to improve your overall health. As they get older, most people typically swap high-impact workouts for low-impact ones to reduce the risk of injury. Low-impact exercises such as walking or swimming can help improve your fitness and overall health while being easy on your body. Occupational therapist Stuart Barrow, working together with the experts at Stiltz Homelifts, reveals the most effective low-impact sports. Swimming Swimming can benefit your health in a number of ways without putting stress on the joints, ligaments, and tendons. ”Known as a full-body workout, swimming is gentle on joints due to water's buoyancy. Research confirms that swimming improves cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and joint flexibility.” Cycling Cycling is an effective low-impact sport because most of your body weight is supported by the bike, so it puts less strain on your body than other sports. Walking It may seem simple, but regular walking can improve your fitness with a low risk of injury. ”Before we even get into the physical benefits of walking, the one single fantastic thing about it is, it's free. All you have to do is step outside your front door and you're exercising.” “You don't have to power walk to stay fit and healthy; gentle walking can be just as effective and has many health benefits. It will help maintain stability on your feet and it's great for our mental wellbeing to be outside in the fresh air, especially if you choose to stroll in a park.” Tai Chi Tai Chi is a gentle, slow-paced exercise suitable for many fitness levels and health conditions. ”Tai Chi may look like a very soft and gentle form of exercise but don't underestimate the power of this ancient practice. This ancient Chinese martial art focuses on slow, controlled movements, promoting balance and mental clarity.” "The flowing, rhythmic movement helps to improve balance and coordination, and it also helps with flexibility and cardiovascular function."
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