In the first of a new series of blogs by fit20, an innovative exercise and fitness session provider, they look at exercise for people with arthritis.
Worried about exercising safely with arthritis? fit20 can help
Living with arthritis isn’t easy, carrying out simple, everyday tasks can be painful and difficult. However, incorporating exercise in your weekly routine can help reduce some of the symptoms and improve your joint mobility and strength.
Many people think they can’t exercise with arthritis, but the opposite is true. In fact, there’s strong evidence that tells us severe joint pain is more common in arthritis sufferers that are physically inactive. The NHS recommends regular exercise to
- Improve your movement and joint mobility
- Increase muscle strength
- Reduce stiffness
- Boost energy levels.
The important thing is to do the right type and level of exercise for your condition. Combining this with a healthy, balanced diet will help you control your weight and place less strain on your joints. fit20 is the perfect exercise for arthritis sufferers. It is low impact, slow moving and always with a personal trainer, which keeps your form and posture correct and safe.
Our 20-minute strength training program is designed to be effective, and convenient, so you can get the exercise you need to manage your arthritis, maintain your strength, and stay healthy and active for years to come. Your fit20 trainer will be there every step of the way too, making sure that nothing you’re doing is going to cause any damage or discomfort.
fit20 member Kully Johal says “Just over 4 years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, specifically around my knees. I started having trouble walking, limping on my right knee. The NHS recommended I should look at doing some physio, some leg strengthening exercises and some muscle training. And fit20 was one of the options.”
He explains how fit20 has helped him; “I’ve become stronger. Been a bit more adventurous in what holidays I’ve decided to do. I’ve been able to do a marathon eventually, which I didn’t think I was going to be able to do! And I’ve ended up with more energy.”
“It’s 20 minutes which I can accommodate in my lifestyle. I don’t have to get changed into gym gear. Generally, I come in my work clothes, and I’ll put a pair of trainers on. So, it’s really convenient for me. I don’t need to worry about having a shower afterwards, so it fits into my lifestyle. Your personal trainer gives that one to one, and they really push me to achieve my limits. And it gives me that confidence that I know I’m doing the exercises correctly.’
If you’re living with arthritis and you’re unsure if fit20 can help you, why not give it a try? We offer FREE introductory sessions, so get booked on now and let’s see how we can help.
