Sport means challenge, exceeding one's limits and leaving the comfort zone. The transition from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one is full of satisfaction, which translates into a better health, an improved physical appearance, increased energy, motivation and confidence that you have the power to succeed in everything you do.

What is your next goal? Whether you want to run a marathon, increase your muscular strength by training with weights or cardiovascular endurance, it is very important to take care of your joints during training and after exercise.

Physical exercise is beneficial for maintaining their health, but certain types of activities or overtraining can cause pain. What you should do in this case? Do you give up or continue?

Quitting is not the solution. Follow the tips below and enjoy the movement.

Pay close attention to the warm-up

The body needs to pass gradually from rest to intense physical exertion. During the warm-up, the combination of cardiovascular, stretching and strength exercises has the role of stimulating blood circulation, increasing heart rate and body temperature to support the training. During this process, the muscles become active and the joints are lubricated. This part of training helps you to prevent injuries and exercise effectively.

Warm-up for about 20 minutes, to increase muscle and joint flexibility, and to work at full capacity.

Don't skip stretching

If each workout needs to start with a thorough warm-up, you should not exit the gym or finish your run before stretching. The recovery after effort is as important as preparing for it. As you approach the end of the workout, the intensity of the exercises gradually decreases, to allow the pulse to calm down. After you regain your breath, do some stretching exercises that will help lower your muscle tension. The effect will of course also be felt on the joints.

Choose the sports shoes suitable for the type of physical activity you practice

Invest in a pair of very good quality sports shoes. The impact on the health of the joints is particularly important. In the market there is a great variety of models, adapted to the type of sport you practice: running, fitness, tennis, soccer, cycling. They have a number of specific features, designed to provide you with both comfort and efficiency while training.

Analyze the shape of the sole and the material from which it is made, as these are essential features in terms of taking over the shocks and reducing the impact on the joints. Another way that footwear contributes to the health of the joints is by facilitating the correct execution of the movements.

Update your equipment periodically, because after a certain period of time sports shoes lose their properties.

Take into consideration a joint supplement

Inflammation is one of the main causes of joint pain. Proper nutrients help calm it, protect cartilage, and maintain elasticity and flexibility of joints and ligaments.

UnoCardio Sports contains NEM®, eggshell membrane extract, a patented ingredient whose benefits in reducing pain and joint inflammation have been clinically proven. The eggshell membrane is a natural source of glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronic acid, collagen and proteins, essential for maintaining the health of joint cartilage, tendons and ligaments.

The UnoCardio Sports formula also contains Omega 3 fatty acids extracted from deep-sea fish, which have anti-inflammatory properties, playing the role of precursors of compounds with calming effect in the body. Thus, they contribute to the reduction of joint inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and arthritis, as well as the alleviation of muscle fever.

Drink enough water

Get enough hydration during workouts and during the day. The beneficial effects of water will also be felt on the joints. Here's how it works:

•         supports the lubrication of the joints;
•         helps reduce inflammation;
•         facilitates the intake of nutrients at the joint level by maintaining an optimum blood volume;
•         helps to eliminate toxins from the joints.

Working out is undoubtedly part of a healthy lifestyle. Practice your favorite physical activity regularly, taking care to pay close attention to the joints. Don't ignore the importance of warm-up and relaxation, buy the right shoes and take a supplement for healthy joints.