Achy Joints Should Not Stop You From Strength Training

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From time to time you might notice that your joints ache more than normal.

For someone active and strength training, remember this:

You don’t want to stop strength training.

So what can you do?

In this article, I will discuss:

• The myth that aging causes joint pain
• The myth that there are different exercises for different age groups
• Four strategies to change strength training if your joints hurt

The Myth That Aging Causes Joint Pain

Aging does not cause joint pain. The accumulation of bad habits over time causes joint pain.

These bad habits might be:

• Sitting for long periods
• Exercising with improper form
• Repetitive overloaded motions (for example, a cashier turning in one direction all the time)
• Being overweight (The extra weight puts pressure on weight-bearing joints, like your hips, knees, and ankles.)

It just so happens that time amplifies the effects of these bad habits.