Try These Low-Impact Exercises for a Tough, But Joint-Friendly Workout

Dumbbell Curl and Press: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hold one dumbbell with both hands, lift towards shoulders in a curl, then press overhead and return to starting position. Repeat eight times.

Plank: Start on hands and knees, walk hands forward to align wrists under shoulders, hold for 30 seconds. For challenge, lift knees off floor or lower elbows to align under shoulders.

Step Downs: Stand on step, balance on left leg, tap right toes behind step, return to start. Repeat 10 times per leg.

Lunges: Stand with feet together, step right foot forward and bend knees until left knee is close to floor, return to start. Repeat 10 times per leg.

Low-Impact Burpees: Start standing, squat down, place hands on floor, step right foot back, then left foot back to plank position, step right foot in, then left foot in, return to standing. Repeat 10 times.

Push-Ups: Start in plank position with hands shoulder-width apart, lower body until chest nearly touches floor, then push back up to plank position. Repeat for desired number of repetitions.

Squats: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, lower body into a squat by bending knees and pushing hips back, keeping chest up and weight in heels. Rise back up to standing position. Repeat for desired number of repetitions.