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Getting a good workout without running is not as hard as it sounds. For those who have leg injuries or find running impractical there are many other forms of physical activity that can be done. Running is an impact-based, aerobic exercise so below I will try to provide examples of a variety of exercises that are similar to this and some that are quite different.

The exercises that you do should be determined by the benefit that you want from the workout.

EXERCISES FOR A GOOD WORKOUT:
- walking (stair climbing is good)
- cycling
- swimming
- rowing
- lifting weights
- rock climbing
- yoga
- skateboarding or rollerblading
- snow sports
- going to the gym
- bodyweight exercise (push-ups, sit-ups etc.)
- housework cleaning, raking, sweeping, mowing lawn
- aerobics
- water aerobic or water running
- team sports

EXAMPLE METHODS OF DOING THESE EXERCISES
Any of the exercises in the list above can be done in various ways:
- You may decide to do just a single activity at an easy intensity for 20-30 minutes
- Pick out a few exercises and do each for a set amount of time such as five minutes
- Pick one exercise and perform it at a high intensity for 2 minutes then recover for 2 minutes and repeat five times
- Pick one exercise and perform it at a fairly high intensity for 15-30 minutes
- Walking, cycling, skateboarding or rollerblading to school, work or a friends place

Importantly if you want to get a good workout without running you need to exercise at a reasonable intensity or for a reasonable duration. For some people this may be cycling to the milk bar and back and for others this may be cycling for 2 hours and then lifting weights. It can useful to have the guidance of a coach or exercise with friends to make sure you get a good workout. But whatever you do, make sure you get out there and exercise, have fun and try out a few different forms of physical activity.

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