The Right Moves to Maintain Movement
Joint pain can stop you in mid-motion, so it may be surprising to learn that working out is a great way to prevent or reduce joint pain in your knees and hips. The success lies in choosing the right kind of activities.
Choosing the Best Exercises
To ward off joint pain aim for 150 minutes of exercise each week, which is about 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week. For maximum protection build your routine around these three types of exercises.
- Aerobic activities: Aerobic exercises, such as walking, biking, golfing and mowing your lawn, are activities that use large muscle groups and make your heart pump faster.
- Stretching: Maintaining flexibility is vital to prevent or reduce joint pain.
- Strengthening exercises: Whether you train using your bodyweight, elastic bands, free weights or exercise machines, you should incorporate strengthening exercises to support your joints.
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