Smoke the Muscle, Not the Joint

Too often in the search for the bulging bicep do we forget about that missing link; the tendons and ligaments at the musculo-tendonous juncture – the joint.

Ailments like joint pain; in all of its various forms, can seriously restrict your mobility and reduce your quality of life as you mature. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and tendonitis are some of the ailments that can result from not caring for your joints – even if you are exercising regularly.

The expression “use it or lose it” has never been more apt than when applied to your joints. If you want to be healthy, mobile, and pain free for life then you are going to need to stay well hydrated and put your joints through frequent, numerous repetitions of their full intended range of motion.

When you take each joint in your body through its intended range of motion it’s like giving your joints a much needed oil change. You can prevent those serious degenerative conditions like arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Joint exercises, when performed properly, will release tension in your body so that you move more freely. Furthermore; joint exercises are relaxing and invigorating. In no other way can improving your resistance to injury feel so good.

Joint flexibility exercises are nearly impossible to describe accurately in writing. For increased joint mobility; consult a professional about a 20 minute routine that will work best for you and your particular needs.

Remember that it’s about your health and wellness. It’s great to be fired up on fitness. Learn to care for your body so that in being fired up you smoke the muscle, not the joint.