Weight lifting low impact?

[Trillian]

I have a disease which makes it so that I can only do low impact work outs. I want to do some lifting, but I'm not clear as to whether or not it's considered low impact. Basically, I can't do anything that is going to jar my joints in any way, such as running does to your knees.

To firm up, I was going to do things like two-arm rows, squats, ect, but I'm concerned. Anyone know how those type of exercises effects your joints? Are there any that should be avoided?

Thanks,

Tril

 

[sallystrothers]

stay with low weight so you can control your motions and weightlifting is low impact.

I have found that when I lift heavy I begin to lose form and impact my joints.

 

[fitmom]

Low impact is the opposite of high impact. The impact refers to the landing of your foot on the ground. Low impact is walking or eliptical trainer, high impact is running, jumping jacks, jumping, pliometrics etc. No impact is recumbant bike, deep water aquasize etc.
Resistance training should ALWAYS be NO impact. With good form and proper weight, your joints should never jar. Using a theraband is a good and safe start.

Hire a Personal trainer to get you started.

God Bless, J

 

[2Bhumble]

When I get painful pulls or strains, I know I'm using too much weight. Strict form is always key. One way to lift that's easy on the joints is to lift slowly. Say for your 2 arm row, lift the weight and count to 6 (or 8 or 10) while lifting and do the same when lowering the weight. 6 seconds up and 6 seconds down on each rep. Very controlled and slow. It's harder than it sounds. After about 6 reps, you'll feel it. This seems to target the muscle without any additional strain. You'll have to use less weight then normal. Swimming is an ideal low impact cardio workout as well.

 

[Tuffguy]

Yup,,its no impact. Just ease into the weights to keep your form up.

 

[Trillian]

Okay. So, I just need to go slow and watch my form? Cool.

I can't hire a personal trainer, but my husband is great w/ that stufff so I'll ask him to watch my form while I get used to it.

Thanks.

Tril