| The causes of arthritis vary, but most | | | | your joints, thus decreasing your risk. |
| researchers agree that one huge factor affecting | | | | Finally, exercise has been shown to reduce the |
| the likelihood of developing arthritis is exercise and | | | | likelihood of injuries, which is one of the main |
| weight. Prevention of arthritis could be as simple | | | | causes of arthritis. By decreasing your risk of |
| as increasing the amount of regular activity you | | | | having a bone fracture of a torn ligament, you |
| do. Exercise not only prevents arthritis from | | | | are also reducing your risk of developing arthritis. |
| developing, but it can prevent the further decay | | | | What Type Of Arthritis Exercise Should You Do? |
| of bones already affected by arthritis. | | | | In order to prevent arthritis, the exercise you |
| Many people are hesitant about arthritis exercise, | | | | should focus on is both strength training and |
| however, especially if they already have arthritis. | | | | aerobic exercise. Strength training, which uses |
| Some think that exercise might worsen their | | | | tools such as plastic bands, can help to build |
| symptoms; however, on the contrary, exercise | | | | muscle and decrease your risk of arthritis |
| has been shown to reduce arthritis symptoms. | | | | development. |
| The key to arthritis exercise is knowing what | | | | Aerobic exercise, such as swimming and walking, |
| type of exercise to do then, you can begin steps | | | | can contribute to weight loss, which can also |
| toward prevention! | | | | reduce arthritis risk. While many might think that |
| How Does Exercise Prevent Arthritis? | | | | these activities would only worsen the effects of |
| Exercise is a great way to prevent the | | | | arthritis, no research has ever supported these |
| development of arthritis. Exercise accomplishes | | | | conclusions. Water aerobics are a great way to |
| three main goals which can help to prevent | | | | prevent the further effects of arthritis, because it |
| arthritis: weight control, strengthening of muscles, | | | | provides aerobic exercise that is low impact. |
| and injury prevention. | | | | Other activities, such as range of motion |
| People who are obese or overweight are more at | | | | exercises and agility exercises, can help to |
| risk for developing arthritis. This is because | | | | prevent arthritis by keeping the joints limber. |
| excess weight puts additional stress on joints. By | | | | A Healthy Life Style |
| losing a little weight, you can reduce your chances | | | | While arthritis prevention isn't the only reason you |
| of developing the disease by as much as 30%! | | | | should exercise, it certainly is one of the most |
| Strengthening muscles is another way exercise | | | | important. Remember, exercise is good for you |
| helps to prevent arthritis. By strengthening your | | | | no matter what your condition, so begin reaping |
| muscles, you are providing greater support for | | | | the many benefits of exercise today! |