Other forms of low-impact exercise include light walking, swimming, yoga, bicycling, and tai-chi.
“Strong abdominal muscles and glutes are key to overall strength and injury prevention.
The following four exercises are low-impact ways to build them effectively,” says Meier.
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Engage your core by imagining you’re bringing your navel toward your spine.
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Raise one leg in a pulsing motion while keeping your hips low and aligned with your shoulders.
Aim to hold the plank for one minute, and alternate legs after 30 seconds.
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Raise your legs slowly until your hips form a right angle.
Keep your knees from bending.
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Lower your knees toward the floor and out to the sides, keeping your feet together.
Raise your hips until you reach your maximum comfortable range of motion.
You should feel the movement in your glutes, hips, and inner thighs.
Lower down slowly to the starting position and repeat.
Aim for 12 to 15 reps.
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To begin, you’ll lie on your back with your legs bent in a tabletop position.
Your hips and knees should form 90-degree angles.
Reach both arms straight toward the ceiling.
Lower your right arm as you straighten and lower your left leg simultaneously down toward the mat.
Stop when your arm and leg hover just above the floor.
Keep your core engaged the entire time.
Aim for 16 to 20 reps (eight to 10 per side, alternating your leg each rep).
