But what exactly is weight-bearing exercise and how does it help improve your health?
Regular Exercise for Arthritis
It’s important to begin by saying that regular exercise helps people witharthritis.
Examples include stretching and yoga.
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Strengthening exercises:This key in of exercise helps by both building strength and by improving joint mobility.
Consequently, the bone becomes stronger and denser.
Examples include:
Examples of exercises that are not considered weight-bearing activities include swimming and bicycling.
Theanti-inflammatory dietmay improve arthritis symptoms.
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