25 min

#59: Low-impact doesn't always mean low joint-stress Fit Body, Happy Joints ®

    • Fitness

Low-impact workouts aren't always less joint stress. Exercise selection, variety, and dosage are more important than just doing workouts with no jumping.  In this episode, we'll talk about how to make your low-impact workouts effective AND less strain on your joints.

8 free Evlo classes
Follow Dr. Shannon on IG
14 day Evlo trial


2:28  Dosage and repetition of low impact movement 
5:40   Are fitness classes more joint-friendly?
7:24  The importance of exercise selection 
11:00  Low impact and late phase loaded exercises 
19:50  Making low impact workouts more effective 

Low-impact workouts aren't always less joint stress. Exercise selection, variety, and dosage are more important than just doing workouts with no jumping.  In this episode, we'll talk about how to make your low-impact workouts effective AND less strain on your joints.

8 free Evlo classes
Follow Dr. Shannon on IG
14 day Evlo trial


2:28  Dosage and repetition of low impact movement 
5:40   Are fitness classes more joint-friendly?
7:24  The importance of exercise selection 
11:00  Low impact and late phase loaded exercises 
19:50  Making low impact workouts more effective 

25 min