Can anyone recommend fat burning exercise for someone with bad joints?

Skating has very little impact on the joints but is super for both fat burning and muscle building.

I agree with swimming if possible. I did aqua yoga when I was pre & post natal and that was brilliant. I still do some of the exercises, so even if there isn't a class running, you might be able to google some moves to try. The risks of hurting yourself are low!

If you have room, a rowing machine is a thought. DH has dodgy knees and is able to row without ill effects. In fact, he thinks it helps. I prefer to run, but use the rowing machine in bad weather or when I'm short on time.

Oh, and if you do find room for a bike - search "race at your own pace" - they do medals each month that you can work towards, really encouraging! I've done 350miles this month!

I have various medical issues that mean my exercise has to be low impact. Ive been doing BodyPump and BodyBalance since the start of lockdown and six weeks ago started with Team Body Project too - they are fab, honest genuine low impact workouts using their members. They are inspirational. I also use CocoLime Fitness - she is a fitness instructor that developed some autoimmune conditions and had to redefine her entire way of working. She has some vids on YouTube but most are on Vimeo and her subscription is £3.00 a month - nothing in the grand scheme of things.

If your knees are suffering it maybe that the small knee muscles themselves are simply too weak. I ran for years without problems even though I had ‘weak’ knees and couldn’t do lunges etc. Then I got injured snd it turned out because I sit at a desk and have hyper flexive knees the wrong muscles were taking the strain. If you look on line there are plenty of basic knee strengthening exercises that you can build up slowly and gently 10-15 mins a day that will increase your tolerance massively.

Swimming sees the obvious one to me.

I second @RedRum27’s recommendation for Body Project. I’ve been a member for four years. I used to do their high impact workouts but have recently switched to low impact only, because of my knees, but still feel like I’m getting loads out of it.

Chloe ting - fat burn videos have low impact alternatives to all the moves, you could try those

I forgot to add, it’s low impact but high intensity and all standing. One thing I hated about Joe Wicks and the like is the idea that burpees seem to be included in every workout video and I hate them!! So for 30 seconds I’d stand there as I didn’t know what to substitute it with and ended up losing faith and giving up. Team body project are burpee free

@joeysapple6 weeks ago I started following team body project on YouTube. I was always the person to start exercise do great for two weeks and stop. I have tried Joe Wicks multiple times and can’t stick with it. It’s great exercise but I’m not fit enough/confident to maintain his level.

team body project are brilliant honestly. I track it on my Fitbit and to say I’m still with them 6 weeks on is a huge achievement.

Their focus is on movement and moving the body and building your fitness. Great lengths for workouts approx 30 mins each. This is the first one I was recommended to try and they have loads on their YouTube channel. Highly highly recommend them!

Have you looked at figure 8, few people I know rave about it - it's on my list of things to research

I'm in the same situation OP. Used to be a long distance runner years ago, then arthritis set in. Total hip replacement last October. Started back running in Feb. Did well till I hurt my knee (damaged cartilage) at beginning of May. Started back running 1st July. Now I've pulled my calf muscle and developed a frozen shoulder.

Its soooo frustrating

Definitely no running in body pump. I attended physical classes weekly for about six months and never moved from the same spot

One of the most under rated type of exercise is just walking. You can go at your own pace, and it's free, although it is time consuming.

Vinyasa Yoga has lots of lunges and can be hard on knees so I'd avoid that. Pilates is mainly mat based so lots lying down. Could you cycle on a bike? Swim?

What is the source of your joint pain?

There's no running around in Body Pump?
If your knees hurt it could be down to your trainers or even technique. I have flat feet so wear arch support orthotics and if i don't my knees hurt as my feet and ankles roll inwards when I exercise. I have to be really careful with form doing squats and lunges.
Body balance is low impact, there's no jumping around. Cycling or cross trainer would be your best forms of cardio.

What about swimming now that a lot of the pools are opening up again? It helps take the pressure off your joints.

How about an exercise bike?

Following with interest. I suffer from very painful joints and poor mobility. On long term steroids, so also have severe osteoporosis. I have been low carbing for months and have managed to lose a bit of weight, but every time I have attempted any exercise apart from gentle walking, I end up in worse pain. Lock down hasn't helped.
I will take a look at the pilates site.
OP I really sympathise.

I'd get some advice. Strength training can help support joints but you need to know what the issue is to do it safely.

Tai chi is surprisingly arduous. No risk of injury. It doesn't look like you are doing a lot, but you are.

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Ketosis is your perfect day burning exercise. Requires no energy outlet and will have a very positive effect on your joint pain.