What’s better than low-impact cardio workouts you can do at home whenever it’s convenient without the worry of getting all of the moves right on the first (or even 20th) try? Free low-impact cardio workout videos that you can watch and perform as often as you’d like.
We like the following eight videos for the variety they provide: Whether it’s motivation from a familiar face (picture Jane Fonda), a super-condensed workout for the time-crunched or a heart-pumping Tabata and strength combo, this list offers something for every low-impact cardio lover.
Low-Impact Smorgasbord
Who: Fitness Blender
The folks at Fitness Blender offer a generous library of free workout videos for all levels; it’s their format that makes it so easy for beginners to follow. Not only does each video offer a short, but necessary overview of the coming workout, but they also provide a preview of the coming exercise in the top left corner (with a T-minus seconds countdown to when you can expect the next move to start) so you don’t lose focus on the move you’re currently doing in the scramble to remember the move to come.
For a sample, try their calorie-burning low-impact cardio workout for beginners.
25-Minute Cardio
Who: HASFit
HASFit’s philosophy is “no games, no gimmicks, just results,” so if you’re ready to work for what you want, this is a good place to go for more than 1,000 free full-length workouts. This doesn’t mean all of the workouts are for a hardcore audience; the 25-Minute Beginner Cardio Workout will make you sweat with only a light pair of dumbbells.
Joint-Friendly Cardio
Who: Denise Austin
If you’re looking for low-intensity cardio that’s easy on the joints delivered with a sunny disposition, Denise Austin’s your gal. If you’re an early riser who likes to work out before the rest of the household wakes up, you’ll appreciate the extra dose of motivation Denise’s can-do attitude provides. The easy-to-follow, repetitive choreography will have even the most uncoordinated exerciser in sync with the girls in no time.
Try Denise’s cardio walking workout if you’re just starting your fitness journey or are coming back from an injury or layoff. She packs plenty of low-impact cardio stimulus into 15 minutes.
12-Minute Circuit
Who: Paige Waehner
If you only have 15 minutes to spare, try one round of this 12-minute low-impact circuit to get your heart rate up fast. Trainer Paige demonstrates the workout with light hand weights and a medicine ball, but you can complete the moves without any equipment at all. Heads up: This video features higher intensity moves that might not be ideal for those with knee pain or those who are brand new to working out.
Tabata + Lower Body Strength Combo
Who: Fitness Type
Want to try a Tabata cardio and strength-training workout in the privacy of your own home? This 20-minute workout highlights two sets of lower body strengthening moves and low-impact cardio to get the blood flowing. Users get a few seconds of rest between sets, and the repetitive nature of the same two exercise sets makes it easy to learn the workout quickly.
Walking Cardio
Who: Jane Fonda
If you want to switch up your walking routine or the weather outside isn’t playing nice, aerobics icon Jane Fonda will have you moving and grooving in your living room in this 26-minute video. Jane’s easy-to-follow, expertly styled video will loosen up your joints and get you moving with good form. Is it just us or does Jane still move as well as she did decades ago?
Yes, You Have 9 Minutes to Work Out
Who: Jessica Smith
Jessica proves that high intensity interval training can be both fast and low impact in this challenging yet achievable video. Before you realize you’re tired, the workout is over! While easy to follow, this workout moves fast, and uses big, total-body moves to get the job done.
Want more low-impact workouts? Check out these:
5 Low-Impact Workouts That Burn Crazy Calories
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