[header] How to choose exercise machines for chronic hip pain [title] Select machines that offer low-impact exercise options. [step] Exercise can be beneficial for hip pain, but it is important to do exercises that are low-impact. These exercises are less likely to agitate your hips and lead to more hip pain. 
[substeps] For example, if you are considering getting a stair machine, then it would be important to make sure that the machine has a low-impact setting, such as shorter strides and gentle steps. [title] Choose a machine with low resistance settings.