These 15 Low-Impact Exercise Equipment Will Help You Be More Active — Starting at $13

Published Apr 8, 2025 5:19 am ET


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Exercise is important for everyone, no matter their age. But as you get older, high-impact workouts can cause more harm than good. Maybe you’re recovering from an injury and need to take it easy on parts of your body or maybe your joints just aren’t what they used to be.

But if you’re still looking to work up a good amount of sweat without putting too much stress on your body, you should invest in some low-impact exercise equipment. These products will give you what you need, whether you want to get some cardio in, improve your balance or tone your muscles. And best of all, they can all be used at home and are easy to store!

  1. Featuring 12 resistance modes and a built-in time and calorie tracker, this Sunny Health & Fitness Compact Adjustable Rowing Machine gives you a great workout without taxing your joints, and right now it’s 24% off, making it under $100!
  1. This portable walking pad can be used at your desk or in your living room, allowing you to get in some walking (or jogging) exercise whether you’re working or relaxing.
  1. Get all the benefits of bicycling without needing to go outside and deal with traffic or bad weather with this folding bicycle, which has an adjustable seat for standing or recumbent exercise.
  1. This set of five resistance bands (on sale for 28% off) can be used individually or in combination to add oomph to your stretching or weight exercises.
  1. Luyata’s ab roller wheel comes with resistance bands, a knee mat and a jump rope for a full workout. Reviewers confirm it’s effective and worth the money.
  1. This Vibration Plate Exercise Machine stimulates muscles, adding an extra benefit to tried-and-true exercises including push-ups, squats and stretches.
  1. For overall well-being, yoga is always a good idea, and having a well-padded yoga mat is essential for a comfortable yoga experience. This one comes with more than 33K five-star ratings and an affordable price.
  1. This Row-N-Ride Squat Assist Trainer makes for an excellent all-around workout for your biceps and upper arms as well as your core and legs.
  1. A good step workout strengthens your muscles and core, and this compact mini-stepper offers adjustable stride lengths for more intense workouts as well as resistance bands to give your arms exercise, too!
  1. If you want to work on your stability or add a challenge to your balance or core for your workouts, this exercise ball is a great investment. Plus, it’s 34% off!
  1. If you want to get some pedaling in but are short on space, this bike pedal exerciser can be placed under your desk or at your couch for seated cycling.
  1. This set of three exercise bands can be wrapped around your thighs for a variety of waist, butt and leg strengthening stretches.
  1. Spice up your push-ups with this under-$20 push-up board, which uses different handle positions to target different muscle groups.
  1. This balance board improves your posture, balance and circulation, whether you’re using it seated on a desk or standing on it while exercising.
  1. Give yourself some extra support during yoga stretches and Pilates workouts with this set of non-slip foam yoga blocks. Reviewers give the set near-perfect ratings!
Ho Lin

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Ho Lin is a content writer at McClatchy. He has over two decades of experience in content strategy, creation, and development, ranging from subjects such as anime and manga to military benefits, job search advice and AI evaluation. Ho is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and holds a M.A. in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Ho also writes both fiction and non-fiction; his books include China Girl and Bond Movies: A Retrospective.

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