5 Exercises That Are Easy on The Joints

If you experience joint pain, you’re not alone. In one poll conducted by the University of Michigan, 70% of older adults reported experiencing joint pain. Whether you have arthritis or experience joint pain as a result of injury, overuse, or aging, it is important to continue to exercise. Exercise keeps you healthy overall and can help reduce joint pain. The tricky thing is that it can be difficult to find activities that don’t cause the pain to inflame.

Here are five low-impact exercises that are easy on the joints:

1. Walking – Gentle walking is a great low-impact exercise that gets your blood and endorphins pumping and eases joint pain. Get the benefits of both walking and underwater exercise with an Endless Pools® underwater treadmill. 
2. Swimming – Swimming is an excellent exercise for people who experience joint pain. Swimming benefits the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems and provides mental health benefits! Having one of Endless Pools®’ swim spas at home allows you to enjoy the amazing health benefits of swimming daily on your own schedule.
3. Underwater Aerobics- Taking your workout underwater has wonderful benefits — it can boost cardiovascular health, strength, endurance, and flexibility, all without placing excess pressure on your joints. 
4. Yoga – Yoga provides strength, flexibility, and numerous mental health benefits. If you take your yoga practice outside, you get the added benefits of outdoor exercise, which include improved cognition, mood, and exertion.
5. Cycling – Cycling and stationary cycling are great exercises for getting in cardiovascular workouts stressing your joints. Add resistance (and fun!) to your spin workout with an underwater Aqua Bike from Endless Pools®.

Joint pain can be miserable and debilitating, but regular exercise can help. Engaging in a low-impact exercise supports joint health and pain relief — win-win! Get your workout in your swim spa, and the benefits become even greater.

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