Every step you take during traditional cardio exercises could be slowly destroying your knees, hips, and ankles. The repetitive forward motion that defines most cardiovascular workouts creates a ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Key Takeaways Walking is easy for most people to do and limits the stress on joints.Swimming gives muscles a workout and helps those with joint pain.Cycling ...

You don’t need to log endless miles to improve your cardio fitness. There are effective, joint-friendly alternatives that ...

Squats and lunges are a staple of many great workouts, but they aren't gentle on the knees. If you're looking to take some strain away from your lower-body joints, try this low-impact full-body ...

Everything you need to know about high-intensity interval training to help you hit the ground running in 2026—including a low ...

A new analysis looked at how various forms of exercise affected pain, mobility, and quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis. Study participants had the best results with low-impact cardio ...

This cardio session may be short, but it'll still challenge your body in the moment. Using dance-inspired movements, fitness instructor Rachel McClusky leads you through a family-friendly routine ...

Trying to stay active without knee strain? These beginner pickleball paddles make fitness feel fun and manageable.