From an article found on MSN.com. "7 Ways to Combat Health Problems with Exercise"
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Arthritis? Just Add Water
Movement helps achy joints feel less achy, but getting started can be tough when you hurt. If exercising on land is too uncomfortable, seek out a pool. Water provides 12 times the resistance of air, so you strengthen muscles without stressing your joints.
Also consider other ways to modify your current routine. If you're on a treadmill, for example, raise the incline to increase the challenge instead of jogging or running, which can impact joints. Plan to exercise later in the day if you wake up with painful joints. And be sure to warm up thoroughly by taking a hot bath or shower and/or starting out slowly. Keep in mind the 2-hour rule: "If you still hurt 2 hours after exercise, cut back on the intensity," says Nutting.
Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic
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