3 Exercises That Are Easy on Your Joints

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When you have joint pain, exercising becomes a bit more difficult, but not impossible. Don’t use this as an excuse to stop exercising; regular workouts actually help your muscles and joints stay strong. Just be pickier about your exercises—here are our favorites.

Stretching

Stretching your body is important for keeping the joints healthy. You can do it first thing in the morning or when you’re taking a break from work. Stretch your legs, wrists, back, arms, and neck regularly.

Yoga

Yoga combines stretching with positions that build strength. It’s a perfect regime for someone with sensitive joints and you can get better at it over time, which will also improve the state of your muscles and joints. Various positions are available and some will work for you better than the others, so try until you find your perfect combination.

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Strength Training

Choose exercises in which you don’t need to move your joints. Resistance training and weightlifting are great as they help you build muscles and make your body stronger.