As part of an active lifestyle, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends doing aerobics for at least 150 minutes per week. (See References 1) During this exercise, your heart rate should be increased to the point where you can still converse, but not sing. To do this, you can practice low-impact aerobic exercises. This form of exercise can effectively improve your health and does not require fancy equipment or a gym membership. About Low Impact Aerobics Low impact aerobics is often described as an exercise in which you always have one foot on the ground. This minimizes the force landing your feet on the ground, unlike high-impact aerobics, which typically involves vigorous jumping, dragging, and bouncing movements. Low-impact aerobics is usually done to music, and in addition to your lower body, you can use your upper body to increase your heart rate. Low impact should not be confused with low intensity, as it can still significantly increase your heart rate up to your target heart rate zone, benefiting your cardiovascular and respiratory system. (See reference 2, p.....