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This short video is a quick primer on the low-impact benefits of rowing.

TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS 1. Low-impact training is defined as being a non-contact sport. True or false? 2. List three advantages to using low-impact training. 3. What is the other name given for “freelymoving” joints? RESEARCHPROJECT Get together with your friends and pick a song you all like. Do some research to create a low-impact dance routine that goes along with themusic. Remember that jumping, hopping, and leaping are high impact and shouldn’t be used in this project. Once you have performed your dance, answer these questions: > > Could you dance fromstart to finishwithout stopping? If not, then keep practicing andmake note of how far you get the next time. > > Howdo your muscles feel? If they are tight or sore, then allowa day of rest before dancing again. If they feel fine, then continue dancing.

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What is Low-Impact Training?