Low Impact Workout Plan for Beginners with Joint Pain
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I am looking for a low impact workout plan for beginners with joint pain to help my brother get started. He has some old injuries from playing rugby in Wales and his knees are not in great shape.
He wants to get fit but he is scared that lifting weights will make his pain worse. I have suggested swimming, but he really wants to do some form of resistance training to build muscle.
Are there certain machines that are easier on the joints? I was thinking the elliptical instead of the treadmill and maybe some seated leg presses instead of heavy squats.
Has anyone used collagen supplements or anything like that to help? I really want him to succeed without ending up in more pain than when he started. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.