{"id":251,"date":"2019-01-31T07:24:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T07:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wp\/?p=251"},"modified":"2019-01-31T07:24:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T07:24:29","slug":"40s-fitness-high-vs-low-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lisajohnsonfitness.com\/40s-fitness-high-vs-low-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"40s Fitness: High vs. Low Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\n

Perhaps you\u2019re not feeling quite<\/em> as spry as you used to, or perhaps, like me, you feel pretty much exactly the same as you always have \u2026 until the day after you work out. High impact workouts have been making a comeback lately with programs such as P90X, CrossFit<\/a>, and even Zumba<\/a>. But is this the kind of activity the 40-something crowd can handle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the Difference Between High and Low Impact Workouts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Low impact means you\u2019re staying close to the ground with at least one foot planted at all times. This doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re doing a wussy workout, but it does<\/em> mean you\u2019re not jarring your body with as much impact. Picture the difference between jumping jacks versus a squat.  Both are killer moves, but by going airborne on the jumping jacks, you impact through your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back; squats have zero since your feet don\u2019t leave the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Impact Workouts Get You Sweating Quickly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A high impact workout is often a short cut for a trainer to get you sweating faster. It is<\/em> possible to create a low impact workout that\u2019s as challenging as a high impact one, but it takes a little more creativity on the part of the trainer. Busting out burpees doesn\u2019t take a lot of thought, and yes, you\u2019ll be dripping in sweat in literally seconds \u2026 Coming up with a squat routine<\/a> that, let\u2019s say, includes a side kick takes more work and cueing on the part of the trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel the Burn Means Feel the Ice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have sore joints<\/a> after a high impact workout, you\u2019ve probably done too much and you should ice down to be on the safe side. As we get older our joints are a wee bit more prone to inflammation. This could be due to the beginning of arthritis or it could just be the normal wear and tear that happens as we age. Instead of \u201cmanning up\u201d and repeating the same workout again, think about how you can modify for the next time so it\u2019s still challenging but also a little easier on your joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Mess With Your Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High impact workouts will exert more force through your vertebrae. If your spine can handle it, great, keep doing what you\u2019re doing. But if you feel tight or sore the next day, back pain<\/a> is nothing to fool around with. Back off and modify your exercises so you don\u2019t have to find a chiropractor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trainers Tend to Train Their Own Generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When I was in my 20s, I was a group exercise instructor and I was a cardio bunny. Bouncing up and down like crazy and shouting at everyone to \u201cGo harder!\u201d Now, not so much \u2026 You can find great trainers at every<\/em> age, but remember, the 20-somethings haven\u2019t met the aches and pains of their 40s<\/a> yet. If you love your trainer but a recent workout tweaked something, speak up and let them modify it for you.  A good trainer will take this into account with a smile and kick your butt even harder, but safer, next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, one of the main reasons why I designed my Body Physica: Intense<\/a> workout is to provide high intensity interval training in a way that would push your heart rate to the safe upper limits, but still be easy on the joints. Mostly because, um, I can\u2019t hop around like a cardio bunny anymore. But hey, neither can Jane Fonda<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How has your fitness routine changed as you have gotten older? Have you swapped some high impact activities for lower impact options?  Traded the running shoes for a bike saddle? I\u2019d love to hear how you\u2019ve grown over the years and what high impact activities you miss \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa<\/p>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Perhaps you\u2019re not feeling quite as spry as you used to, or perhaps, like me, you feel pretty much exactly the same as you always have \u2026 until the day after you work out. High impact workouts have been making a comeback lately with programs such as P90X, CrossFit, and even Zumba. But is this the kind of activity …<\/p>\n

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