BACKContinuing our Workout Wednesday 5 part series on Arthritis & Exercise, our second most common question is: How do I safely exercise having arthritis? Here are 3 tips: 1. Arthritis causes the body to attack the joint membrane which causes pain and inflammation. This can often make exercise undesirable. That is why it is so important to choose workouts that are joint friendly such as light walking and water aerobics- try to avoid workouts that pound on the joints like running or heavy weight lifting. 2. When starting out, be conservative. Do less than you think you are able and start slow. It’s always easier to build up, then to come back down and risk overuse or injury. For example, start with just 3-5 minutes of exercise per day and build up from there. Allow the body time to rest and recover between workouts. 3. Last but most importantly, talk to a physician or exercise specialist to get the best guidance on how to start your arthritis and exercise journey. You don’t have to do this alone! In conclusion, something is always better than nothing, and exercise can be possible when having arthritis as long as it is done safely and you listen to your body! Stay tuned for next weeks question: What types of exercise should I do with arthritis?
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Continuing our Workout Wednesday 5 part series on Arthritis & Exercise, our second most common question is: How do I safely exercise having arthritis? Here are 3 tips: 1. Arthritis causes the body to attack the joint membrane which causes pain and inflammation. This can often make exercise undesirable. That is why it is so important to choose workouts that are joint friendly such as light walking and water aerobics- try to avoid workouts that pound on the joints like running or heavy weight lifting. 2. When starting out, be conservative. Do less than you think you are able and start slow. It’s always easier to build up, then to come back down and risk overuse or injury. For example, start with just 3-5 minutes of exercise per day and build up from there. Allow the body time to rest and recover between workouts. 3. Last but most importantly, talk to a physician or exercise specialist to get the best guidance on how to start your arthritis and exercise journey. You don’t have to do this alone! In conclusion, something is always better than nothing, and exercise can be possible when having arthritis as long as it is done safely and you listen to your body! Stay tuned for next weeks question: What types of exercise should I do with arthritis?
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