Fact: joint problems from osteoarthritis are a major reason why U.S. workers file for disability. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease which basically causes the joints to become stiff and painful to move. In the lower body joints that support bodyweight, this is usually brought about by excessive shock from too much pressure and shock on it over the years.
A recent weight-loss study done on a group of significantly overweight adults found that slight weight-loss can greatly reduce the stress put on knee joints. Researchers discovered that the weight the subjects lost lessens the load on the leg joints by as much as four times! Apparently, the shock our joints undergo is magnified when we’re walking or running and burning fat greatly lessens that shock.
Getting rid of excess body fat is also beneficial to joints of the lower body because it causes the development of knee and ankle muscles. This means added protection and support to joints- further preventing injury. Doing fat-burning total body exercises (which involves a lot of movement) also prevents swelling in the joints brought about by inactivity.
Unknown to most, there are foods that actually help burn fat. Vegetables and fruit rich in fiber and vitamin C can be make stored fat more soluble and easier to burn. Eating fish regularly can also help burn fat and fix joints because of the abundance of omega-3 fatty acids in fish meat. Omega-3s lower bad cholesterol in the body and can also promote the production of lubricating fluid between the joints in the knee- preventing wear and tear.
If you want to strengthen joints and burn fat effectively, there is a way and you can try it for free!
Dan Solaris has been a martial arts and fitness aficionado for over two decades now. He decided recently to share his knowledge on the web. Check-out http://AbStrengthGuide.com
