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0 pointsTulliusCicero11y ago0 comments

It seems like the distinguishing factor is intensity, so it's likely you could substitute in some other higher-intensity workout that may be easier on the joints, like swimming.

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spudlyo11y ago

An elliptical trainer also works well for getting the heart pumping without hurting the joints.

kazinator11y ago

But "getting the heart pumping" isn't the same as improving "age-related deterioration in walking economy".

soperj11y ago

For my money, skating is easily the easiest on joints for high intensity exercise.

ams611011y ago

Falling on the ice is pretty rough though. If you're starting out, wear hockey pants and elbow pads. And maybe a helmet.

soperj11y ago

Better than falling on cement, you slide.

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0 pointsTulliusCicero11y ago0 comments

It seems like the distinguishing factor is intensity, so it's likely you could substitute in some other higher-intensity workout that may be easier on the joints, like swimming.

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spudlyo11y ago

An elliptical trainer also works well for getting the heart pumping without hurting the joints.

kazinator11y ago

But "getting the heart pumping" isn't the same as improving "age-related deterioration in walking economy".

soperj11y ago

For my money, skating is easily the easiest on joints for high intensity exercise.

ams611011y ago

Falling on the ice is pretty rough though. If you're starting out, wear hockey pants and elbow pads. And maybe a helmet.

soperj11y ago

Better than falling on cement, you slide.

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