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    High-impact exercises place more stress on joints and carry a higher risk of injury compared to low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, and yoga. Low-impact exercises are generally safer for beginners or those recovering from injury. While high-impact exercises like running and gymnastics can effectively target fitness goals, proper form is important to prevent injury which is where a personal trainer can help. Both high and low-impact exercises each have their place in a balanced fitness routine depending on an individual's needs and abilities.

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    High-impact exercises place more stress on joints and carry a higher risk of injury compared to low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, and yoga. Low-impact exercises are generally safer for beginners or those recovering from injury. While high-impact exercises like running and gymnastics can effectively target fitness goals, proper form is important to prevent injury which is where a personal trainer can help. Both high and low-impact exercises each have their place in a balanced fitness routine depending on an individual's needs and abilities.

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    High-impact exercises place more stress on joints and carry a higher risk of injury compared to low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, and yoga. Low-impact exercises are generally safer for beginners or those recovering from injury. While high-impact exercises like running and gymnastics can effectively target fitness goals, proper form is important to prevent injury which is where a personal trainer can help. Both high and low-impact exercises each have their place in a balanced fitness routine depending on an individual's needs and abilities.

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    HIGH-IMPACT & LOW-IMPACT EXERCISES

    PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION

    High and low-impact exercises are both used to target specific training goals. Identifying what your
    personal needs and goals are will help you determine which types of exercises are best for you.

    Low-impact exercises are exactly as it is stated – they are exercises that are low-impact on your joints.
    These types of exercises can include walking, swimming, yoga, cycling, or elliptical cardio. Anything that
    is easy on the joints or gentle and in fluid-motion is considered to be low-impact. Low-impact exercises
    are great for individuals who are new to working out. Low-impact exercises are also great for athletes
    who are injured or recovering from injury. Low-impact exercises also provide a gentle workout on your
    easy days and can aid in recovery of your harder days.

    High-impact exercises are the opposite side of the spectrum. These exercises have high-impact on the
    joints. Examples of high-impact exercises include running, skiing and gymnastics. High-impact exercises
    put you at higher risk of injury, especially if your form is not correct. Acute athletic injuries are more
    often associated with high-impact exercises. Having a personal trainer or coach can help ensure that
    your high-impact exercises are done with proper form to prevent injury.

    Low-impact exercises can also aid in the performance of high-impact exercises. Low-impact exercises
    can help build strength and flexibility around the joints to protect them better when you do perform
    something more strenuous. Stretchingand yoga can help you recover faster from your more challenging
    workouts. Yoga and stretching can also build better core strength to help you perform more efficiently,
    have better posture and form while working out.

    High and low-impact exercises are both important to overall fitness. Deciding which one is best for you
    will depend on your personal needs and goals. Talk to a personal trainer to help you determine which
    exercises are best for you and also to make sure you perform your exercises correctly.

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