If you’re over 40 you should be doing this one underrated type of exercise, according to a physical therapist

Woman exercising in living room, in midair and looking at laptop on coffee table.

You've probably heard all about the benefits of low-impact exercise styles like Pilates and weight training—and it's true that low-impact workouts are an effective way to build strength without putting too much pressure on your joints.

But this doesn't mean high-impact exercise is automatically bad for you. As long as you aren’t injured and have enough strength to cope with the physical demands (check with a suitably qualified professional in-person first), high-impact exercise like plyometrics helps to protect your body from some of the issues that can naturally occur as we get older.