“I don’t creak when I walk—I provide sound effects.” — spoken by a lifetime jogger walking on the treadmill.

Joints are the unsung heroes of healthy aging. They connect your bones, support your weight, and let you move freely. But when joints get stiff or painful, everything from tying your shoes to standing up becomes an ordeal. Joint issues aren’t just an old-age problem—they’re a mobility problem, and if you can’t move you lose your independence.

Aging naturally reduces joint lubrication and flexibility. Add in an increasing sedentary lifestyle, slowly accumulating excess weight, exacerbating the effect of past injuries, and you’ve got a recipe for stiffness and pain. But joints are like hinges—they stay smoother when they’re used regularly and gently. Movement nourishes cartilage, strengthens muscles that support the joints, and keeps inflammation in check. The best prevention is to keep moving. Flexibility and strength are just as important as cardio fitness when it comes to staying mobile and independent. You don’t have to be able to touch your toes or do a split—just put all your joints through a gentle range of motion every day.

3 Easy Action Steps:

1. Stretch daily. A regular 10-15 minutes in the morning or before bed helps keep you loose and limber.
2. Incorporate low-impact movement. Swimming, cycling, yoga, or walking all support joint health without the wear and tear.
3. Nourish your joints. Omega-3s from fatty fish help reduce joint inflammation and stiffness.

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