Exercise today for a healthy tomorrow

Good Bone and joint health is very important factor to enjoy freedom of movement as you age. Joint pain and stiffness associated with arthritis is a very common phenomenon and can interfere with your daily routine, even disrupting it. The new mantra is movement, exercise. Be agile, be active for pain free joints.

It is quite an established fact that muscles need exercise to retain strength. As you grow older, you tend to become less active adopting a passive lifestyle which in turn slowly complicates your metabolism to make you overweight. Lack of exercise and increase in weight can make your joints painful. Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue and slows down the progression of certain ailments associated with old age. Exercise helps to keep your joints fit, you fit and independent. So do not think on cutting down your physical activity.
Moderate and regular exercise will help to promote joint flexibility and mobility. It helps to improve your strength, build endurance and assists in maintaining your muscle tone and reducing joint stiffness and pain. Many of these physical activities are easy and simple to incorporate into our life. Choose activities that can be fun. It can include anything from walking around a block, biking with your grandchildren in the park, playing a round of golf, a yoga session or swimming a few laps. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you down, the thought of walking around the block or swimming a few laps might make you cringe. However, you don't need to run a marathon or swim the pace of an Olympic competitor to help reduce the symptoms of your arthritis. Exercise if done correctly, will allow your joints to move freely and build endurance.
Maintain a healthy weight. It is one of the best things that can help you preserve your joints. Keeping your weight down helps to reduce the breakdown of your cartilage and reduce the joint discomfort. An effective exercise program not only helps in controlling your weight but also helps you sleep better, feel good and boost your self-esteem.

It is important to consult a doctor before starting your exercise program. The perfect combination of exercise with a healthy diet will help you improve your quality of life.