a lot of the benefits. Regular walking is a perfect low-impact cardio workout that can reduce your risk for heart disease and diabetes.
If you’re recovering from an injury or suffer from knee pain, walking is a perfect alternative to help you maintain your fitness routine and lose weight in the process.
5. Rowing
You know that funny machine in the dark corner of the gym that people rarely use? Well, that mystery machine is the gym’s biggest secret, the rowing machine.
You can knock out major calories in no time with rowing, but be sure to ask a trainer to show you how to use it properly so that you can get the most out of your workout. When done correctly, you’ll start to build strength in your legs, core and arms, on top of a serious cardio workout that will have you out of breath without leaving your seat. An hour of rowing burns about the same amount of calories as an hour of jogging, but you’ll avoid the higher impact on your joints.
Sharita Jennings is a health policy attorney, ACE certified group fitness instructor and nutrition specialist. She leads fitness classes in Washington, DC and provides online coaching and tips on her site, GetFitLikeThat.com.