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Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips How to get a good workout without running

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Running provides for an excellent cardiovascular workout, but the impact on the joints is incredibly harsh. I started running in my mid twenties. Now after bearing two children and having entered my thirties, I have encountered problems with my knees. So, I have been forced to develop a new workout routine without the impact. Joining a gym has allowed me access to various types of cardio equipment, including the bicycle, stairmaster, treadmill and the elliptical machine. Even the treadmill causes pressure on my joints while running, so I avoid it. Having been a runner, and a happy one at t...

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