We all know the benefits of cardio exercises but there is also a theory that high impact repetitive cardio exercises such as step and running can cause pre-mature damage to your joints. There is also evidence to suggest that these types of activities can also prolong the effective life of your joints. Osteoarthritis is when the spongy tissue that cushions our joints and breaks down – this can be from too much of a single exercise, increasing your training too quickly, wrong trainers and a poor training technique. Signs of osteoarthritis are pain in your joints during or after your workout. Some simple rules to follow include:
- Wearing appropriate footwear.
- Start with small sets of workouts and increase gradually.
- Change the type of workouts – step, skipping, running etc.
- Stay in line to ensure your alignment through hips, knees and ankles.
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