Here are some tips for people who want to get training with arthritis….
Strength training is good for just about everyone, but it is especially beneficial for people who are suffering with arthritis. When being done as part of a larger exercise programme, strength training helps them support and protect joints, not o mention ease pain, stiffness, and possibly swelling.
Yet the thought of starting a weight training programme can be daunting to many arthritis sufferers.
We’ve put together a few tips for those who suffer with arthritis and are wanting to get started..
. Make sure you always work with a professional physiatrist, physical therapist, or a fully qualified personal trainer who has experience working with people who have arthritis, who will adapt exercise that will work for you.
. Exercise within a comfortable range of motion. If any exercise is causing significant pain, make sure you refrain form doing immediatly.
. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, balance rest and exercise carefully. Generally you should avoid doing strength training with actively inflamed joints until the inflamation eases. In some cases, water workouts may be a better choice than the strength training.
. Always make sure you warm up properly before a training session.
. It is a good idea to schedule your workouts for he times of day when you are less likely to suffer from the inflamation and pain.
. Though you may think exercise will aggravate your joint pain and stiffness, this is not the case. Infact, lack of exercise can make your joints even more painful and stiff. This because keeping your muscles and surrounding tissue strong is crucial for maintaining support for your bones. When you dont exercise, the supporting muscles become weak which creates more stress on your joints.
CONSIDER THESE POINTS BEFORE GETTING STARTED..
.KEEP THE IMPACT LOW
. APPLY HEAT
. MOVE GENTLY
. GO SLOWLY
. ICE AFTERWARDS
.REMEMBER- dont overdo it, you know your body and how hard you can push yourself, and if you have any concerns, always speak to your GP first.
