Weight-bearing exercises like pumping iron reduce joint pain from arthritis and improve physical function by strengthening muscles to better protect joints. Exercises should be varied daily instead of repeating the same routine to prevent wear and tear on muscles and maximize body-wide effects. Balance exercises like standing on one leg for increasing durations works leg and butt muscles to reduce falls while poses like downward dog can relieve hand pain from conditions like carpal tunnel and arthritis.

1. WAYS TO HEALTHIER LIFE – JOINTS Pump iron Weight-bearing exercises : Reduces joint pain caused by arthritis Improve physical function Better shape muscles are in, the better they're able to protect joints from shock

2. WAYS TO HEALTHIER LIFE – JOINTS Vary your workouts Repeating the same exercise routine day after day will cause wear and tear on your muscles They also reduces the overall effect of the exercise on your body

3. WAYS TO HEALTHIER LIFE – JOINTS Keep your balance Balancing on one leg works the muscles in your buttocks and upper legs and can reduce your risk for falls. Quick exercise: While standing, start with 15 seconds and build up to one minute balancing on each leg Squeezing your buttocks together and lift up your midsection

4. WAYS TO HEALTHIER LIFE – JOINTS Do a downward dog Practicing yoga in addition to other therapies can help relieve the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis of hands