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pomosimulacrum
pomosimulacrum asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 4 weeks ago

If you are over 50, are jumping jacks harmful to your spinal discs?

Are there other cardio exercises that you can do which are not harmful to your discs, or are jumping jacks just fine? 

Update:

Pleased be advised that the main point of this question is specifically about jumping jacks.

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  • Andy C
    Lv 7
    4 weeks ago

    Not if you are in good shape. 

  • John
    4 weeks ago

    Older adults swim often because swimming is low impact. 

  • Anonymous
    4 weeks ago

    I don't know if they're harmful, but I would assume that any high-impact exercise could compress the spine and ultimately cause or contribute to harm.

    Older adults seeking cardio often row, cycle, or swim. If your knees are bad, the first two can be problematic if you can't flex them deeply enough without pain, but even people with really bad joints can swim. They can also try stair climbers, elliptical trainers, and ski machines at the gym  (as well as rowing and cycling machines).

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