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Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
Why exercise is vital
Check with your doctor first
Content
Check with your health care provider first
Tips to protect your joints
Don't overdo
When starting an arthritis exercise program, know what to do and how much to do for best results.
Why exercise is needed
Check with your healthcare professional first
Exercises for arthritis
Range-of-motion exercises
Strengthening exercises
Aerobic exercise
Balance and mindful movement exercise
Other activities
Tips to protect joints
Don't overdo it
Exercise programs for people with arthritis
Check with your doctor first
Content
Check with your health care provider first
Tips to protect your joints
Don't overdo
When starting an arthritis exercise program, know what to do and how much to do for best results.
Why exercise is needed
Check with your healthcare professional first
Exercises for arthritis
Range-of-motion exercises
Strengthening exercises
Aerobic exercise
Balance and mindful movement exercise
Other activities
Tips to protect joints
Don't overdo it
Exercise programs for people with arthritis
Aerobic exercise
Exercise that raises the heart rate, known as aerobic exercise, helps with overall fitness. Aerobic exercise can improve heart and lung health, help manage weight and increase energy. Examples of aerobic exercises that are low impact and easy on joints include walking, bicycling, swimming and water aerobics.
Try to work up to 150 minutes of somewhat hard aerobic exercise every week. You can exercise for short periods of time throughout the day if that's easier on your joints.
It's best to do moderate aerobic activity most days of the week. But even a couple of days a week can help. Try to get to a level where your breathing is harder than usual, but you can still talk.
