Low-impact exercise can be part of a healthy weight-management strategy.
Examples include:
- Walking
- Walking in place
- Recumbent cycling
- Low-impact cardio
- Seated cardio
- Resistance-band exercises
- Body-weight strength exercises
- Chair-based workouts
Physical activity increases energy expenditure, which can contribute to weight management when combined with appropriate nutrition and other healthy lifestyle habits.
Can Low Impact Exercises Help You Lose Belly Fat?
Low-impact exercise can contribute to overall fat loss, but you cannot choose exactly where your body loses fat.
In other words, an exercise cannot specifically burn belly fat.
If your goal is to reduce belly fat, focus on a sustainable combination of regular physical activity, strength training, appropriate nutrition, sufficient sleep, and other healthy habits.
For older adults, the goal should be sustainable fitness rather than trying to achieve rapid weight loss through excessive exercise.