Why Low-Impact Exercise Is a Powerful Tool for Reducing Inflammation and Supporting Weight Loss
If you're struggling with chronic fatigue, joint pain, weight gain, or hormonal imbalances, intense workouts might feel overwhelming—or even counterproductive. At Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health, we often recommend low-impact exercise as a foundational part of our hormone and weight loss programs for both women and men.
What Is Low-Impact Exercise?
Low-impact exercise refers to movements that minimize stress on the joints while still elevating the heart rate and engaging major muscle groups. Examples include:
Walking
Cycling
Swimming
Rowing
Resistance training with light weights
Pilates
These gentle yet effective workouts are especially helpful for individuals going through perimenopause, menopause, or experiencing low testosterone in men—life stages where inflammation tends to rise and recovery becomes slower.
How Low-Impact Exercise Reduces Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is linked to weight gain, insulin resistance, and many hormonal symptoms. Unlike high-intensity workouts, which can temporarily spike stress hormones like cortisol, low-impact movement helps lower systemic inflammation.
Studies have shown that regular low-intensity aerobic activity can decrease levels of inflammatory markers like CRP (C-reactive protein) and IL-6 (interleukin-6). This means less pain, better energy, and improved hormone function over time.
Exercise and Hormones: The Connection
At Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health, we work with patients whose hormones are out of balance—whether due to age, stress, or lifestyle. Low-impact exercise can:
Improve insulin sensitivity, which supports fat loss
Enhance mood and reduce anxiety
Support adrenal and thyroid function
Encourage better sleep and recovery
All of these benefits help make fat loss more sustainable, especially when combined with bioidentical hormone therapy, personalized nutrition, and mindset coaching.
Low-Impact Exercise for Weight Loss
While it might seem like you need to go “hard” to lose weight, the opposite can be true—especially if your body is inflamed or hormonally imbalanced. Gentle movement helps:
Regulate appetite hormones like ghrelin and leptin
Preserve lean muscle mass (crucial for a healthy metabolism)
Reduce cortisol levels, which can cause belly fat when elevated
Consistency is key. Just 30–45 minutes of low-impact movement 3-4 days per week can accelerate results when paired with the right medical support.
Start Your Hormone + Weight Loss Journey Today
At Aberdeen Peak Hormonal Health, we help both women and men regain control over their health through personalized hormone replacement therapy and holistic weight loss plans. Whether you're navigating menopause, perimenopause, or low testosterone, we’re here to help you feel energized, strong, and balanced.
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