Joint-Friendly Cardio Options

Want heart health without hurting your knees? 
Get your heart pumping — without the joint pain.

Our PT-approved, joint-friendly cardio picks help you stay active while protecting your knees, hips, and back 👇

✨ Joint-Friendly Cardio Options:
 🏊 Aquatic Therapy
• Buoyancy supports body weight and reduces joint stress
• Improves pain, mobility, and quality of life
• Arthritis, aerobics, and mobility classes (YMCAs are a great option!)

🚴 Cycling
• Indoor (stationary or recumbent) or outdoor options
• Non-weight bearing with smooth, consistent motion
• Recumbent bikes add extra back support

🏃 Elliptical Training
• Low-impact on hips and knees
• Smooth, gliding motion with full-body cardio benefits

🚣 Rowing
• Full-body workout without high-impact stress
• Combines cardio + strength training

🧘 Pilates
• Gentle, rhythmic, low-impact movement
• Builds balance, core strength, flexibility, and stability

✨ Don’t let joint pain stop you from reaching your health goals.
Your heart — and your joints — will thank you. 💪💓

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