It’s all very well and good doing burpees and box jumps but, let’s be honest, they’re bloody horrible. You’ll therefore be delighted to know they’re really not required for a decent workout, so if you’re looking for something that’s a little more low intensity, but are still keen to work your entire body, then this low-impact full-body workout is just what you need.
I just want to point out, ‘low-impact’ does not mean ‘not as hard’, it just means the exercises raise your heart rate a little slower and are less intense on your joints. My Fitness Pal actually points out that low-impact exercises are great for reducing the risk of injury, can still build muscle and are great at relieving stress.
Although one exercise in this video uses a dumbbell, we’ve taken it out of the workout, as it’s really not needed. This full-body workout requires zero exercise equipment, you just need a phone timer and a chair. You’ve got 10 different exercises to complete which will target your abs, legs, arms and glues. The exercises have been split up (which I personally think is a lot nicer) so, for example, you’ll complete the first set of exercises, have a little break, then move onto the next set.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Shoulder tap and rocking chair (30 seconds)
- Plank and reach (30 seconds)
- Frog pump (30 seconds)
- Rest (20 seconds)
- Goblet sit squats (30 seconds)
- Bent-leg raises and flutters (30 seconds)
- Rest (20 seconds)
- Commando and push-ups (these can be done on your knees, 40 seconds)
- Single-arm superman (40 seconds)
- Rest (20 seconds)
- 3-Way Mountain Climbers (20 seconds)
- Hover to Plank (20 seconds)
- Russian Twists (20 seconds)
I recommend doing three rounds of the whole workout, four if you really want a challenge, and give yourself a minute to 90 seconds rest once you've completed the whole workout. If you suffer from back pain and require an even lower-impact workout then this low-impact stretch routine can be completed in just 15 minutes. If you change your mind and still want a routine that’s a little more high intensity, but still without the jumping, then this 7-minute, low-impact no jump workout could be worth looking at.
