{"id":45445,"date":"2024-07-19T13:53:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moveitorloseit.co.uk\/?p=45445"},"modified":"2024-07-19T13:56:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:56:04","slug":"the-over-50-guide-to-joint-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moveitorloseit.co.uk\/healthy-ageing\/the-over-50-guide-to-joint-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Over 50 Guide to Joint Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"s5\">Whilst it\u2019s often taken for granted, a fundamental part of ageing well is maintaining the ability to move efficiently. Not only will this ensure that we can continue to live independently, but also improve our overall health and well-being by keeping us active and mobile. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s5\">Healthy joints are essential for efficient movement, but as we age, bones become less dense, muscle mass decreases and cartilage can become thinner, especially after menopause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">The good news is that there are easy ways to maximise joint health and safeguard mobility without having to take drastic action. To help, <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Julie Robinson provides her<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> top tips on how to future-proof your joints for years to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s8\"><strong><span class=\"s7\">1.<\/span> Tailor your regime:<\/strong> \u201c<\/span><span class=\"s9\">You should consider tailoring your exercise regime to accommodate for <\/span><span class=\"s9\">natural changes in joint health. Low-impact exercises are kinder on joints so try to incorporate <\/span><span class=\"s9\">activities such as swimming or cycling into your routine. Walking is also an excellent way to<\/span> <span class=\"s9\">help maintain good joint function.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s4\"><strong><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"s7\">2.<\/span> Target your work outs: <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s9\">\u201cAlongside low-impact activities, I\u2019d recommend adding in gentle<\/span> <span class=\"s9\">strength training to help build up lost strength from an age-related decrease in muscle mass.<\/span> <span class=\"s9\">Weights can sometimes feel intimidating but start off small and go at your own pace as<\/span> <span class=\"s9\">they\u2019re a great way to increase strength and mobility in the muscles that protect and support<\/span> <span class=\"s9\">our joints.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s4\"><strong><span class=\"s7\">3.<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"s8\"><strong>Try a supplement:<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"s10\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"s9\">Whilst we know that lifestyle plays a key role in safeguarding the future<\/span> <span class=\"s9\">of our joint health, there are additional ways to support healthy joint function long-term.<\/span> <span class=\"s9\">Adding a supplement to your daily routine, such as GOPO<\/span><span class=\"s11\">\u00ae<\/span><span class=\"s9\">, can help support joint health from<\/span> <span class=\"s9\">the inside out.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">GOPO<\/span><span class=\"s12\">\u00ae<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">Joint Health is made from 100% specially cultivated natural <\/span><span class=\"s6\">rose-hip<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> (Rosa canina)<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> and is the only product of its kind to contain a high level of GOPO<\/span><span class=\"s12\">\u00ae<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">&#8211; a key component of rose-hip, which was discovered over 30 years ago in Denmark and has been studied in over 20 scientific trials. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s4\"><span class=\"s6\">Longstanding research projects have focused on rose-hip with a high level of GOPO<\/span><span class=\"s12\">\u00ae<\/span><span class=\"s6\">. <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Rose-hip<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> helps maintain healthy and flexible joints. It is also rich in Vitamin C which contributes to the formation of collagen for the normal function of cartilage. Cartilage is the protective and connective component of joints. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s6\">GOPO<\/span><span class=\"s12\">\u00ae<\/span> <span class=\"s6\">Joint Health is available from Boots, <\/span><span class=\"s14\">Amazon<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, Tesco<\/span><span class=\"s6\">, Holland and Barrett,<\/span><span class=\"s6\"> and independent chemists and retailers nationwide. Visit <\/span><span class=\"s14\">www.gopo.co.uk <\/span><span class=\"s6\">for further information.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whilst it\u2019s often taken for granted, a fundamental part of ageing well is maintaining the ability to move efficiently. Not only will this ensure that we can continue to live independently, but also improve our overall health and well-being by keeping us active and mobile. 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