Achy Joints? 3 Daily Moves to Turn Stiff Joints into Smooth Movement
We’re hearing it from every direction lately: “Lift heavy! Build muscle! Strength training is the the best thing you can do for your body!”
But if you’re like me, some days you might wake up in the morning and before your feet even hit the floor, you feel it - stiff joints, achy hips, cracking knees - and the idea of picking up a heavy weight feels…impossible.
I want you to know: You aren’t imagining it, and you aren’t just “getting old.”
In our mid-40s, hormonal shifts can change the way our joints feel and move. It can be frustrating and, honestly, a little discouraging. But here is the counter-intuitive truth: Movement is medicine. Strength training is actually protective for your joints. It sends a signal to your body to build resilience. But to make that lifting safe and productive, we have to prep the "machinery" first.
In this video, I’m sharing with you 3 simple moves you can do any time to get your body ready to move throughout your day!
Key Takeaways
Movement is medicine
Strength training is protective for our bones, muscles, AND our achy joints
Performing simple mobility moves can help prepare your body for safe and effective training.
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What’s in This Video?
If you are in your mid-40s (and beyond) and suddenly felt yourself waking up with stiff, achy joints, you are not alone!
I want you to know: You aren’t imagining it, and you aren’t just “getting old.”
In our mid-40s, hormonal shifts can change the way our joints feel and move. It can be frustrating and, honestly, a little discouraging. But here is the counter-intuitive truth: Movement is medicine. Strength training is actually protective for your joints. It sends a signal to your body to build resilience. But to make that lifting safe and productive, we have to prep our bodies first.
Enter: The Daily Mobility Strategy.
We don’t need to overcomplicate this. Mobility simply means moving your joints through their full range of motion. Think of it as "greasing the hinges" before you open the door.
And today I’m sharing my Top 3 Mobility Moves to get you from "stiff and achy" to "ready for the day."
In the video, I break down:
The Cat-Cow: For spinal health and fluidity.
Hip CARs: To get those hips moving without the "grind."
Thoracic Rotations: To undo the "desk-slouch" and open your shoulders.
You can perform each move for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whether you do these before a workout, after sitting at your desk for three hours, or first thing in the morning—your joints will thank you.
